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J111 KLS

1994 BMW 540

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,251 mi
Last recorded125,251 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 KLS
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 125,251 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 125,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cracking on all 4 tyres

o/s rear knuckle joint knocking

Pass 14 Sep 2007 125,098 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 124,828 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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J111 KLS is a 1994 BMW 540 in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J111 KLS, 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.

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What year was J111 KLS registered?

J111 KLS is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is J111 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 KLS shows 4 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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