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K276 UDG

1993 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,619 mi
Last recorded218,619 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK276 UDG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 218,619 miles

exhaust flange bolt broken

fuel pipes badly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

play in steering ball joints

sills corroded

slight leak from power steering pump

staining on fuel tank(susspect from previous leak)

traces of brake fluid + power steering fluid under resevoirs

Fail 14 Apr 2010 218,618 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust flange bolt broken

fuel pipes badly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

play in steering ball joints

sills corroded

slight leak from power steering pump

staining on fuel tank(susspect from previous leak)

traces of brake fluid + power steering fluid under resevoirs

Pass 17 Apr 2009 214,402 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 214,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 210,797 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 201,553 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 12 Apr 2006 183,810 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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K276 UDG is a 1993 BMW 540 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K276 UDG, 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 K276 UDG registered?

K276 UDG is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K276 UDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K276 UDG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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