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L319 VLF

1994 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,314 mi
Last recorded115,314 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL319 VLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 115,314 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2008 129,664 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 124,018 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 124,018 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 118,381 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 118,381 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 111,888 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 111,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L319 VLF is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L319 VLF, 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 L319 VLF registered?

L319 VLF is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L319 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L319 VLF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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