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K129 KYD

1993 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,311 mi
Last recorded174,311 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK129 KYD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 174,311 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 174,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 170,305 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 166,818 miles

brake pads/discs appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to fuel pipes.

damage/corrosion to floors/sills.

front suspension arms,bushes starting to split.

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm.

oil leaks onto front suspension arm bushes.

rear sub-frame bushes starting to split.

Fail 20 May 2009 166,818 miles

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

brake pads/discs appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to fuel pipes.

damage/corrosion to floors/sills.

front suspension arms,bushes starting to split.

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm.

oil leaks onto front suspension arm bushes.

rear sub-frame bushes starting to split.

Pass 22 May 2008 162,103 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 162,097 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to all brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to floors/sills

deterioration to front lower arm bushes

offside front tyre minimum tread

oil leaks from engine

wear to front brake discs

Pass 15 May 2007 155,751 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to fuel pipes.

front trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

offside front tyre badly worn on edges and close to legal limit.

offside rear tyre 2mm.

oil leaks.

slight low reading on nearside handbrake.

Pass 2 May 2006 150,141 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 150,141 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

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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K129 KYD is a 1993 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K129 KYD, 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 K129 KYD registered?

K129 KYD is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 27 May 1993.

Is K129 KYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K129 KYD shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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