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L357 RGX

1994 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

229,810 mi
Last recorded229,810 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 RGX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 229,810 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 225,843 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 218,414 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 213,181 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 213,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 208,753 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in n/s idler

Pass 22 Apr 2011 204,388 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 195,489 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 191,637 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 185,155 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 179,400 miles

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

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 RGX is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RGX, 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 L357 RGX registered?

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

Is L357 RGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L357 RGX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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