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L236 MDP

1993 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,243 mi
Last recorded116,243 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL236 MDP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 116,243 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 114,650 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 110,796 miles

front ends of offside and nearside sills rusted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,781 miles

corrosion to front ends of nearside and offside sills

Pass 1 Sep 2016 109,115 miles

corrosion to front ends of offside and nearside sills

Pass 3 Aug 2015 108,536 miles

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

corrosion to front ends of nearside and offside sills

Fail 3 Sep 2014 107,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 107,388 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,058 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside jacking points

Pass 13 Aug 2012 104,191 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Aug 2012 104,191 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Aug 2011 310,335 miles

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

o/s/f wing,rear lower fixing,loose.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 101,720 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 101,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 100,104 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,116 miles

o/s outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 8 Nov 2007 93,160 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 85,818 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 85,817 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 78,861 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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L236 MDP is a 1993 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L236 MDP, 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 L236 MDP registered?

L236 MDP is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L236 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L236 MDP shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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