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L174 BKH

1994 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,924 mi
Last recorded119,924 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL174 BKH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2009 119,924 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

all fuel pipes corroded not just one that is leaking

Pass 15 May 2007 113,454 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 113,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 109,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise air bag light stay;s on

advise off side rear seat beltclasp sticky †

Pass 12 Aug 2005 100,532 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 100,510 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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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L174 BKH is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L174 BKH, 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 L174 BKH registered?

L174 BKH is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L174 BKH safe to buy?

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