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L303 HJX

1994 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,549 mi
Last recorded148,549 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL303 HJX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 148,549 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 136,470 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 133,447 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 126,048 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 126,048 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 118,364 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 118,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L303 HJX is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L303 HJX, 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

How do I check the history of L303 HJX?

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What year was L303 HJX registered?

L303 HJX is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L303 HJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L303 HJX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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