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TOL 9Y

1993 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,879 mi
Last recorded123,879 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOL 9Y
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 123,879 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine/underside covers fitted

rear diff leaking

washer bottle insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2010 123,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine/underside covers fitted

rear diff leaking

washer bottle insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2009 120,536 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

WORK DONE S/H PARTS 2FRONT LEGS DROP ARMS

Pass 7 Aug 2007 111,413 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 111,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 109,632 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 102,008 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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TOL 9Y is a 1993 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TOL 9Y, 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

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What year was TOL 9Y registered?

TOL 9Y is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is TOL 9Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOL 9Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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