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L195 GBL

1993 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,538 mi
Last recorded186,538 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL195 GBL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2010 186,538 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 183,990 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 179,959 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 174,905 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 169,152 miles

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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L195 GBL is a 1993 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L195 GBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L195 GBL registered?

L195 GBL is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L195 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L195 GBL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L195 GBL have outstanding finance?

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