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M284 LFT

1994 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,188 mi
Last recorded134,188 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM284 LFT
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 134,188 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 131,087 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake light warning on dash but brake lights working

chip on screen

Pass 17 Nov 2009 131,087 miles

brake light warning on dash but brake lights working

chip on screen

Pass 21 Nov 2008 127,185 miles

free play at steering wheel

front brake discs wearing thin

front inner brake pads wearing low

front shock absorbers weak + knocking

nearside engine mount damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2008 127,185 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

free play at steering wheel

front brake discs wearing thin

front inner brake pads wearing low

front shock absorbers weak + knocking

nearside engine mount damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2007 119,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 115,986 miles

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

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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M284 LFT is a 1994 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M284 LFT, 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 M284 LFT registered?

M284 LFT is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M284 LFT safe to buy?

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