MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,871 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s outer headlamp cracked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes corroding at rear
gearbox exhaust bracket almost corroded away
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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L438 LBW is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 L438 LBW, 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 L438 LBW registered?
L438 LBW is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 1994.
Is L438 LBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for L438 LBW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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