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L125 DFD

1994 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,966 mi
Last recorded186,966 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL125 DFD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 186,966 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 186,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 186,842 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 186,842 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 176,056 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 176,056 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 154,012 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 154,012 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

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 DFD is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DFD, 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 L125 DFD registered?

L125 DFD is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 June 1994.

Is L125 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L125 DFD shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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