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K178 NES

1993 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,395 mi
Last recorded169,395 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2006
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

RegistrationK178 NES
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2006 169,395 miles

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

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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K178 NES is a 1993 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K178 NES, 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 K178 NES registered?

K178 NES is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 11 May 1993.

Is K178 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for K178 NES shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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