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RIB 5221

1994 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,543 mi
Last recorded70,543 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 5221
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2008 70,543 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 60,822 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 50,545 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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RIB 5221 is a 1994 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RIB 5221, 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 RIB 5221?

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What year was RIB 5221 registered?

RIB 5221 is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 14 November 1994.

Is RIB 5221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIB 5221 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIB 5221 have outstanding finance?

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