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M282 CCR

1994 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,472 mi
Last recorded166,472 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM282 CCR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 166,472 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

suspension pipes corroded

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 10 Sep 2009 164,943 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wipers smearing screen slightly

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 9 Sep 2009 164,943 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front wipers smearing screen slightly

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 12 Sep 2008 157,068 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2008 157,033 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2007 147,584 miles

rear axle bushes seperating pitman bushes slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2006 133,910 miles

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

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

Sills covered by trims. Slight damage to offside rear tyre tread.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2006 133,867 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Sills covered by trims.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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M282 CCR is a 1994 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M282 CCR, 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.

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What year was M282 CCR registered?

M282 CCR is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 8 September 1994.

Is M282 CCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M282 CCR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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