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L141 EKK

1994 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,739 mi
Last recorded73,739 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL141 EKK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 73,739 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 73,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 68,683 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 68,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1st speed on wipers not working.

Corrosion on fuel metal pipes and slight dampness around fuel filter.

Damage to front No plate.

Damage to front offside wheel rim outer edge.

Nearside top radiator mounting loose.

Offside rear tyre on 2.0mm NOW.

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

Rear bumper offside has had a repair to outer mounting.

Rear wiper blde rubber poor condition.

Spare tyre has damage to side wall.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 62,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 52,075 miles

front valance is getting very corroded

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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L141 EKK is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L141 EKK, 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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L141 EKK is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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