MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,502 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
metal fuel pipes corroded
o/s/ screenwasher very poor
o/s/f mirror glass cracked
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
power steering pipes damp do not appear to be leaking at moment
rear suspension rose joints have some play in them
slight play in o/s/f steering arm joint
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
metal fuel pipes corroded
o/s/ screenwasher very poor
o/s/f mirror glass cracked
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
power steering pipes damp do not appear to be leaking at moment
rear suspension rose joints have some play in them
slight play in o/s/f steering arm joint
see advise sheet 353586557124
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside handbrake reading low
both centre exhaust mountings deteriorated
nearside inner track rod end slight play
offside and nearside rear subframe bushes deteriorated
slight steering free play at steering wheel
see original advise sheet no. 482143056191
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded and mountings perished
offside and nearside rear subframe bushes in poor condition
some dampness of oil around power steering box
some steering free play at steering wheel
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
L512 WGF is a 1993 BMW 540 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L512 WGF, 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 L512 WGF?
You can check the full history of L512 WGF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was L512 WGF registered?
L512 WGF is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is L512 WGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for L512 WGF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L512 WGF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L512 WGF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.