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NIL 8353

1994 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,768 mi
Last recorded219,768 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 8353
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 219,768 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 219,764 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 219,712 miles

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

excess noise suspect from rear diff

front offside sill / jacking point distorted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 219,712 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

excess noise suspect from rear diff

front offside sill / jacking point distorted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 218,793 miles

alternator cooling duct insecure

nearside front jacking point corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2016 218,779 miles

Ball joint has excessive play centre track bar offside ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler arm inner bush (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

alternator cooling duct insecure

nearside front jacking point corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2013 218,322 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 216,792 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2013 216,789 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 214,527 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 214,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 211,789 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 79,216 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

n/s lower arm has slight play

rear pads low

Pass 19 Dec 2008 196,953 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 185,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 185,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 170,919 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 157,215 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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NIL 8353 is a 1994 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NIL 8353, 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 NIL 8353 registered?

NIL 8353 is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 5 April 1994.

Is NIL 8353 safe to buy?

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