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M515 HWO

1994 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,001 mi
Last recorded189,001 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM515 HWO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 189,001 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 189,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 187,329 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 187,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 186,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 186,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all tyres perished between tyre treads

Pass 15 Mar 2014 186,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 185,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have cracking between tyre treads/ slight perishing.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 183,631 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 181,921 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear brake disc,s slightly worn and corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 181,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear brake disc,s slightly worn and corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 176,914 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 168,739 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 161,917 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 155,530 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 147,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M515 HWO is a 1994 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M515 HWO, 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 M515 HWO registered?

M515 HWO is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M515 HWO safe to buy?

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