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L439 LKX

1994 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,782 mi
Last recorded218,782 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL439 LKX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 218,782 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 218,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 213,491 miles

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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L439 LKX is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L439 LKX, 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 L439 LKX registered?

L439 LKX is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L439 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L439 LKX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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