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L298 NAU

1994 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

262,601 mi
Last recorded262,601 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL298 NAU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 262,601 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 257,928 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front of nearside outer sill corroded but not structual

nearside and offside front tyres perishing and worn on edges

nearside and offside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2011 257,918 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front of nearside outer sill corroded but not structual

nearside and offside front tyres perishing and worn on edges

nearside and offside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2010 243,111 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 235,548 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 231,501 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 228,257 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 228,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 223,742 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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L298 NAU is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L298 NAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L298 NAU registered?

L298 NAU is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L298 NAU safe to buy?

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