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L285 PSG

1994 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,880 mi
Last recorded150,880 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 PSG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 150,880 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 150,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 139,159 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f strut damp

Fail 14 Jul 2016 139,159 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3)

fuel pipes corroded

middle section exhaust rubber perished

n/s/f strut damp

Pass 25 Jun 2015 131,223 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 130,182 miles

front discs scored

rear discs scored

Fail 14 Jul 2014 130,182 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs scored

rear discs scored

Pass 15 Jul 2013 129,590 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 124,358 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3.5mm

Pass 13 Jul 2011 116,543 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 106,772 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 105,297 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 105,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 103,973 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 103,973 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front to rear feul pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2007 102,437 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 100,679 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 100,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front 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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L285 PSG is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L285 PSG, 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 L285 PSG registered?

L285 PSG is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L285 PSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L285 PSG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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