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L120 PNV

1994 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

193,818 mi
Last recorded193,818 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL120 PNV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2017 193,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 188,084 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 185,889 miles

slight play in steering idler

Pass 27 Oct 2009 183,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 178,281 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 171,830 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 161,379 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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L120 PNV is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 141,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L120 PNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L120 PNV registered?

L120 PNV is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 February 1994.

Is L120 PNV safe to buy?

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