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K416 XBL

1993 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,872 mi
Last recorded111,872 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK416 XBL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 111,872 miles

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

front registration plate slight deterioration

Fail 13 Apr 2010 111,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front registration plate slight deterioration

Pass 2 Apr 2009 100,873 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 100,873 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 88,693 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 88,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 86,042 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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K416 XBL 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 57.1%.

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 K416 XBL, 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 K416 XBL registered?

K416 XBL is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K416 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K416 XBL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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