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L351 APJ

1994 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

254,176 mi
Last recorded254,176 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL351 APJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2010 254,176 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 246,479 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 240,110 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 235,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2007 233,368 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 221,472 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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L351 APJ is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L351 APJ, 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 L351 APJ?

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What year was L351 APJ registered?

L351 APJ is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L351 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L351 APJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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