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L431 WLW

1994 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,642 mi
Last recorded127,642 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL431 WLW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2009 127,642 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 108,813 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 98,420 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 94,571 miles

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes front and rear

slight play in steering

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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L431 WLW is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L431 WLW, 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 L431 WLW registered?

L431 WLW is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 May 1994.

Is L431 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L431 WLW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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