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L202 KRX

1994 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,914 mi
Last recorded133,914 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL202 KRX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 133,914 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 133,888 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front anti-roll bar linkage rubber boots split

Pass 13 Jun 2007 125,924 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 125,876 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 123,867 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 123,867 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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L202 KRX is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 L202 KRX, 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 L202 KRX registered?

L202 KRX is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 June 1994.

Is L202 KRX safe to buy?

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