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L31 XCV

1993 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,753 mi
Last recorded132,753 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 XCV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2008 132,753 miles

fuel pipes rusty

play osf balljoint

rear spring tops rusty

slight oil leak nsf shock

Pass 15 Aug 2007 127,661 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 123,233 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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L31 XCV is a 1993 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L31 XCV, 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

How do I check the history of L31 XCV?

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What year was L31 XCV registered?

L31 XCV is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L31 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 XCV shows 3 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 L31 XCV have outstanding finance?

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