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M508 ARE

1994 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

125,925 mi
Last recorded125,925 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM508 ARE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 125,925 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 125,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 125,885 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 125,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 124,117 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 124,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 113,900 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 108,829 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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M508 ARE 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 M508 ARE, 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 M508 ARE registered?

M508 ARE is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 15 September 1994.

Is M508 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M508 ARE 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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