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C9 CBH

1993 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

104,985 mi
Last recorded104,985 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 CBH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 104,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 104,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 104,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 104,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 104,030 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 103,515 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on edge

Rear Both tyres are wearing on edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 103,071 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner and out edges

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,268 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,339 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 100,458 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,458 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,237 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 95,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,589 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 85,262 miles

Exhaust bolt snapped on front pipe

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/R fuel line corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 82,700 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 79,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 75,225 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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C9 CBH is a 1993 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C9 CBH, 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.

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What year was C9 CBH registered?

C9 CBH is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 17 November 1993.

Is C9 CBH safe to buy?

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