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L454 ULY

1993 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,645 mi
Last recorded138,645 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 5 Series135,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL454 ULY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 138,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2008 138,645 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 135,033 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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L454 ULY is a 1993 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 135,075 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 L454 ULY, 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 33 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 L454 ULY registered?

L454 ULY is a 1993 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L454 ULY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L454 ULY 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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