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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))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
outer sills corrosion
underside corrosion
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
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)
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)
brake pipes corrosion
offside and nearside outer sills corroded
underside corrosion
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
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
brake pipes corrosion
exhaust mounts
fuel pipes corrosion
offside outer sill corrosion
wipers
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
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
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
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
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
exhaust corrosion
exhaust slight blow
outer sills corrosion
windscreen
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)
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)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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