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L512 WGF

1993 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,502 mi
Last recorded173,502 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 WGF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 173,502 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 173,502 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 165,070 miles

see advise sheet 353586557124

Fail 5 Jun 2007 165,070 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 157,916 miles

see original advise sheet no. 482143056191

Fail 2 Jun 2006 157,916 miles

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.

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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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.

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What year was L512 WGF registered?

L512 WGF is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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