MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,597 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both front to rear brake pipes & all other metal brake pipes at rear of car are slightly corroded.
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
various brake pipes corroded
various fuel pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
various brake pipes corroded
various fuel pipes corroded
Both Front Brake Disc's,Wearing Thin (Vented Disc's).
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/R And N/S/R Brake Disc's,Rusted/Pitted/Scored
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Various Fuel Pipes Corroded At Various Areas.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both Front Brake Disc's,Wearing Thin (Vented Disc's).
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/R And N/S/R Brake Disc's,Rusted/Pitted/Scored
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Various Fuel Pipes Corroded At Various Areas.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Gearbox,2x Rear Rubber Mountings,Rubber Has Come Away From Metal.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Various Metal Fuel Pipes,Slightly Corroded At Various Areas.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine Has A Missfire.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Gearbox,2x Rear Rubber Mountings,Rubber Has Come Away From Metal.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Various Metal Fuel Pipes,Slightly Corroded At Various Areas.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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MHJ 800 is a 1994 BMW 540 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 MHJ 800, 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.
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What year was MHJ 800 registered?
MHJ 800 is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 30 September 1994.
Is MHJ 800 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MHJ 800 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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