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L212 OEX

1993 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,818 mi
Last recorded144,818 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL212 OEX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 144,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

boot release button sticking

rear heat shield adrift

Fail 3 Mar 2015 144,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

boot release button sticking

rear heat shield adrift

Pass 12 Sep 2013 140,856 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 140,839 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 136,912 miles

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

fuel pipes on tank rusty

n/s exhaust f/pipe rusted though

oil leaks eng

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

small crake in o/s main beam lamp and reflector slightly dull

Pass 1 Aug 2011 133,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrision

nearside exhaust centre mounting clamp broken

offside rear sud frame rudder bush slight play bush unbonded

stonechips in front screen Zone A and outside Zone A within limits

Fail 28 Jul 2011 133,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrision

nearside exhaust centre mounting clamp broken

offside rear sud frame rudder bush slight play bush unbonded

stonechips in front screen Zone A and outside Zone A within limits

Pass 5 Aug 2010 128,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear discs worn

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

fuel pipes on tank rusty

n/s/f exhaust clamp split

Pass 23 Jul 2009 126,161 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes (fuel tank to engine) slightly corroded

n/s exhaust downpipe bracket cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 121,708 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2007 120,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 120,262 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 118,173 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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L212 OEX is a 1993 BMW 540 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L212 OEX, 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 L212 OEX registered?

L212 OEX is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L212 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L212 OEX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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