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L183 OSX

1994 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,792 mi
Last recorded112,792 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 OSX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2009 112,792 miles

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

boot release sticking

heatsheild loose

n/s handbrake poor

Pass 11 Apr 2008 101,868 miles

petrol pipes corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2008 101,868 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2007 96,971 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 96,971 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2006 92,758 miles

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

front to rear fuel lines 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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L183 OSX 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 66.7%.

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 L183 OSX, 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 L183 OSX registered?

L183 OSX is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L183 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L183 OSX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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