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L39 UVG

1994 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

137,643 mi
Last recorded137,643 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL39 UVG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 137,643 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 137,636 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 123,473 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 123,473 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 122,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 108,297 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jan 2008 108,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Dec 2007 108,060 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover missing on front offside seat belt.

front exhaust clamp loose.

slight wear in steering box.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 103,848 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 103,848 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s/f anti roll bar link bar top boot split

o/s/r sill damage

rear wiper rubber split

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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L39 UVG is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L39 UVG, 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 L39 UVG registered?

L39 UVG is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L39 UVG safe to buy?

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