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L393 XCC

1994 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,995 mi
Last recorded166,995 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL393 XCC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 166,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2008 162,456 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 153,941 miles

gater split n.s.f link bar

slight play in o.s.f link bar

Pass 11 Oct 2006 148,026 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 148,006 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

N/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit. †Spare tyre worn below legal limit. †

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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L393 XCC is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L393 XCC, 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 L393 XCC registered?

L393 XCC is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L393 XCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L393 XCC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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