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L342 VRV

1994 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,012 mi
Last recorded212,012 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL342 VRV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2013 212,012 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 212,012 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 207,255 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 202,265 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 200,413 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 200,413 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 198,997 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 198,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2006 193,934 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 190,468 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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L342 VRV is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L342 VRV, 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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What year was L342 VRV registered?

L342 VRV is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 June 1994.

Is L342 VRV safe to buy?

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