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L526 DKH

1993 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,244 mi
Last recorded104,244 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 DKH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2023 104,244 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 103,723 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 103,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,088 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 102,977 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 99,808 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 99,502 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f wings corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 May 2010 97,763 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 96,899 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 95,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 94,321 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 92,806 miles

Slight play steering box

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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L526 DKH is a 1993 BMW 540 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L526 DKH, 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 L526 DKH?

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What year was L526 DKH registered?

L526 DKH is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 27 October 1993.

Is L526 DKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L526 DKH shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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