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L227 RWU

1994 BMW 5 Series

Blue Lpg 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,089 mi
Last recorded191,089 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 RWU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 May 2009 191,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 191,089 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 189,399 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 184,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 178,792 miles

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

o/s/f shock absorber damp

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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L227 RWU is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L227 RWU, 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 L227 RWU registered?

L227 RWU is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L227 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L227 RWU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L227 RWU have outstanding finance?

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