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C12 CAE

1993 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,788 mi
Last recorded189,788 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 CAE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 189,788 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 189,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 183,601 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 183,598 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 173,281 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 173,270 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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C12 CAE is a 1993 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C12 CAE, 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 C12 CAE?

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What year was C12 CAE registered?

C12 CAE is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is C12 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 CAE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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