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L216 KRX

1994 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

163,906 mi
Last recorded163,906 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2006
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL216 KRX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2006 163,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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L216 KRX is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 L216 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L216 KRX registered?

L216 KRX is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is L216 KRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L216 KRX shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L216 KRX have outstanding finance?

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