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L401 HJH

1993 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,796 mi
Last recorded184,796 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 HJH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 184,796 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 184,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 136,464 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 170,606 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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L401 HJH is a 1993 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L401 HJH, 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 L401 HJH registered?

L401 HJH is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L401 HJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L401 HJH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L401 HJH have outstanding finance?

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