MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
fuel pipes corroded
n/s front idler bush has very slight play †underbody metal brake pipes rusty in places †
windscreen marked and going milky around edges †n/s front electric window unable to open †n/s front shocker has had 2 new inserts fitted †tyre sizes 225/60/15 †rear tyres inner edges wearing
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
fuel pipes corroded
n/s front idler bush has very slight play †underbody metal brake pipes rusty in places †
windscreen marked and going milky around edges †n/s front electric window unable to open †n/s front shocker has had 2 new inserts fitted †tyre sizes 225/60/15 †rear tyres inner edges wearing
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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L297 KDP is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L297 KDP, 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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L297 KDP is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 1994.
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The MOT history for L297 KDP shows 6 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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