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M240 SWL

1994 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,158 mi
Last recorded176,158 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM240 SWL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2018 176,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 8 Jun 2005 174,737 miles

oil leak from engine spot lights broken

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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M240 SWL is a 1994 BMW 540 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 139,134 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 M240 SWL, 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 32 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 M240 SWL registered?

M240 SWL is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M240 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M240 SWL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M240 SWL have outstanding finance?

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