MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,684 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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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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