MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,818 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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