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OJI 4082

1994 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,035 mi
Last recorded163,035 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJI 4082
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 163,035 miles

Minor Play in Steering Linkage.

Sills/Jacking Points are corroded, Front is outside of prescribed area.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 161,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust pipe corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 160,078 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust clamps corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 160,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust clamps corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 157,599 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear suspension cradle rubber mount bushes worn

Pass 10 Feb 2012 156,143 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 156,143 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 155,061 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 153,257 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 150,730 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 147,191 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 147,191 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 142,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 140,106 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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OJI 4082 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 78.6%.

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 OJI 4082, 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

How do I check the history of OJI 4082?

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What year was OJI 4082 registered?

OJI 4082 is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is OJI 4082 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJI 4082 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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