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L28 SHK

1994 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,816 mi
Last recorded153,816 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 SHK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 153,816 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 145,709 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 122,857 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 122,857 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L28 SHK is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,498cc diesel 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 L28 SHK, 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 L28 SHK registered?

L28 SHK is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L28 SHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L28 SHK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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