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L57 WGJ

1993 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,983 mi
Last recorded145,983 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL57 WGJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 145,983 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 145,983 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 140,211 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 140,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 126,098 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Oct 2006 111,870 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 104,173 miles

front brake discs lipped

metal fuel line under car corroded

tailpipes out of centre box corroded

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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L57 WGJ 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 71.4%.

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 L57 WGJ, 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 L57 WGJ registered?

L57 WGJ is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L57 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L57 WGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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