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L125 CFJ

1994 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

213,293 mi
Last recorded213,293 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL125 CFJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 213,293 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front outer sills corroded

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 203,422 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine oil ()

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking

Nearside Rear fuel line corroded

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 193,150 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 180,405 miles

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

n/s and o/s front sills corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 180,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s and o/s front sills corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 169,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 169,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 157,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 147,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 137,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 136,956 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2010 128,947 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 127,627 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 121,766 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 121,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2007 118,236 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 118,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 112,176 miles

advise both rear tyres on legal limit

advise handbrake reading low nearside

Pass 4 Aug 2005 102,816 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

slight mark to nearside rear seatbelt

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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L125 CFJ is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L125 CFJ, 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.

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What year was L125 CFJ registered?

L125 CFJ is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L125 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L125 CFJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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