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M610 UDB

1994 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,722 mi
Last recorded159,722 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM610 UDB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 159,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 157,743 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 157,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 156,451 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres badly tracked

Pass 26 Jun 2012 153,638 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 149,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 143,543 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 132,459 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 126,865 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS...

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 118,909 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 118,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 25 May 2006 112,878 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Stone damage to offside inner headlamp.

Stone damage to windscreen.

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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M610 UDB is a 1994 BMW 540 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M610 UDB, 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 M610 UDB registered?

M610 UDB is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M610 UDB safe to buy?

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