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M917 RKS

1994 BMW 540

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,844 mi
Last recorded238,844 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM917 RKS
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 238,844 miles

Crack in windscreen!

Pass 23 Apr 2010 224,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 213,584 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 213,853 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVISE, BOTH FRONT FLEXIS SLIGHTLY CRACKED, NOT TO CORDS

ADVISE, EXHAUST HEATSHIELDS AROUND FUEL TANK INSECURE

ADVISE, FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

Pass 13 May 2008 199,864 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 May 2007 184,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2006 165,309 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 165,309 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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M917 RKS is a 1994 BMW 540 in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M917 RKS, 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 M917 RKS registered?

M917 RKS is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M917 RKS safe to buy?

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