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L357 KGS

1994 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,245 mi
Last recorded125,245 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 KGS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 125,245 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 124,985 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 118,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 112,656 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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L357 KGS is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L357 KGS, 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 L357 KGS registered?

L357 KGS is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L357 KGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L357 KGS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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