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K496 KWX

1993 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,021 mi
Last recorded136,021 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK496 KWX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 136,021 miles

Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 136,012 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 135,982 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2009 133,530 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 130,559 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 126,891 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 126,891 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 122,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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K496 KWX is a 1993 BMW 540 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 137,860 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 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K496 KWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K496 KWX registered?

K496 KWX is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 29 April 1993.

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