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L639 RDN

1993 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,443 mi
Last recorded150,443 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL639 RDN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 150,443 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 149,712 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2014 148,792 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 148,046 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 146,775 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 146,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 144,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 143,395 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 143,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 141,706 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 141,705 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 140,869 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 140,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 127,559 miles

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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L639 RDN is a 1993 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L639 RDN, 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 L639 RDN registered?

L639 RDN is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L639 RDN safe to buy?

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