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TAR 658

1993 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,937 mi
Last recorded128,937 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAR 658
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 128,937 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 128,435 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 127,022 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 122,828 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 118,586 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 115,242 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 112,231 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 112,231 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 111,220 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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TAR 658 is a 1993 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1993 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 137,860 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 TAR 658, 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 33 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 TAR 658?

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What year was TAR 658 registered?

TAR 658 is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 8 November 1993.

Is TAR 658 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAR 658 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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