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L415 YAD

1993 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,813 mi
Last recorded153,813 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL415 YAD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 153,813 miles

damage to nearside of vehicle

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2010 153,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

damage to nearside of vehicle

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2008 145,783 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Oct 2007 139,302 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 130,868 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 130,852 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

low hand brake reading to off side rear wheel

Fail 22 Aug 2006 130,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L415 YAD is a 1993 BMW 540 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L415 YAD, 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 L415 YAD registered?

L415 YAD is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L415 YAD safe to buy?

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