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L311 UTR

1994 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

154,057 mi
Last recorded154,057 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL311 UTR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 154,057 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 153,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 145,655 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 145,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2006 133,482 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 133,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 133,137 miles

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

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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L311 UTR is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L311 UTR, 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 L311 UTR registered?

L311 UTR is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L311 UTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L311 UTR shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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