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L228 DPJ

1994 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,684 mi
Last recorded169,684 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 DPJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 169,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

border line wear in both front anti roll bar link ball joints

centre exhaust mount nearside poor condition

nearside front brake hose twisted would benefit from attention

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge stepped tread pattern

offside front outer sill corroded & holed

offside front tie bar arm inner bush poor condition

Fail 29 Feb 2008 169,684 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

border line wear in both front anti roll bar link ball joints

centre exhaust mount nearside poor condition

nearside front brake hose twisted would benefit from attention

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge stepped tread pattern

offside front outer sill corroded & holed

offside front tie bar arm inner bush poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2006 164,614 miles

Both rear brake discs lipped

Front to rear fuel pipe rusty

Oil leak from diff area

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 13 Sep 2005 161,637 miles

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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L228 DPJ is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L228 DPJ, 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 L228 DPJ registered?

L228 DPJ is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L228 DPJ safe to buy?

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