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L7 ROD

1993 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,459 mi
Last recorded83,459 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 ROD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,459 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,438 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,409 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,307 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,062 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2009 83,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

outer sills are covered limiting visual check

slight free play on steering wheel

Pass 24 Oct 2008 82,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside and offside inner slight surface corrosion

outer sills not visible because of trim

slight oil leak

slight play in steering column

Pass 20 Oct 2007 82,602 miles

nearside rear hand brake slightly low on performance

nearside rear heat shield over silencer corroded

offside rear front link arm outer bush worn

offside rear inner sill surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2006 82,471 miles

Offside Outer Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 82,073 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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L7 ROD is a 1993 BMW 540 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L7 ROD, 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

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What year was L7 ROD registered?

L7 ROD is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L7 ROD safe to buy?

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