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M87 BGO

1994 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,034 mi
Last recorded149,034 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM87 BGO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 149,034 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 147,391 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 145,727 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 145,727 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 144,518 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 144,518 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 143,178 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 141,036 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 139,142 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 132,963 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 127,462 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 122,100 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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M87 BGO is a 1994 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M87 BGO, 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 M87 BGO registered?

M87 BGO is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 9 December 1994.

Is M87 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M87 BGO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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