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M540 KAA

1994 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,608 mi
Last recorded66,608 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 KAA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 66,608 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 65,902 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,677 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 58,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,853 miles

Nearside and offside front suspension arms outer rubber dust covers split

Offside track rod end rubber dust cover split but no play in balljoint

Fail 12 Jan 2012 52,853 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside and offside front suspension arms outer rubber dust covers split

Offside track rod end rubber dust cover split but no play in balljoint

Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,569 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 41,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,051 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,225 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 35,223 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,092 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 32,092 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,413 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 27,413 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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M540 KAA is a 1994 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M540 KAA, 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 M540 KAA registered?

M540 KAA is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 17 August 1994.

Is M540 KAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M540 KAA shows 16 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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