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K243 YPE

1993 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

195,161 mi
Last recorded195,161 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK243 YPE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 195,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 193,192 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 191,701 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 Centre exhaust mountings defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near-side and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 185,788 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 185,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 185,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 184,512 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view heavily scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 181,084 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 181,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel line (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer sills corroded offside and nearside

underside corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 179,450 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

outer sills corrosion

underside corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2018 179,450 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

outer sills corrosion

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2017 177,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corrosion

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

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 177,529 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corrosion

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

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 175,706 miles

brake pipes corrosion

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2016 175,706 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

underside corrosion

brake pipes corrosion

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 173,562 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 173,562 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 170,943 miles

brake pipes corrosion

exhaust mounts

fuel pipes corrosion

offside outer sill corrosion

wipers

Pass 25 Jun 2013 168,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corrosion

underside corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2013 168,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corrosion

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2012 165,460 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corrosion

offside exhaust clamp

outer sills corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2012 165,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corrosion

offside exhaust clamp

outer sills corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2011 162,542 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

o/s exhaust to gearbox bracket cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2010 158,790 miles

exhaust corrosion

exhaust slight blow

outer sills corrosion

windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2009 152,767 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 152,767 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 145,007 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 145,007 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 137,940 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 130,048 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 130,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake discs

rear brake pads low

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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K243 YPE is a 1993 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 K243 YPE, 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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K243 YPE is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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