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K605 YJO

1993 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,993 mi
Last recorded132,993 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK605 YJO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2007 132,993 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

abs light & rear number plate light intermitant fault on dash

metal brake pipe corrosion inc o/s/f ,rear pads low?

start play o/s/f wheel bearing

suspension bush play

Pass 18 Aug 2007 132,993 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

abs light & rear number plate light intermitant fault on dash

metal brake pipe corrosion inc o/s/f ,rear pads low?

start play o/s/f wheel bearing

suspension bush play

Pass 26 Aug 2006 124,829 miles

exhaust corrosion zip tied small leak

metal brake and fuel pipes corrosion

near side front fog light damage

oil over car and diff

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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K605 YJO is a 1993 BMW 540 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K605 YJO, 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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What year was K605 YJO registered?

K605 YJO is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 30 March 1993.

Is K605 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K605 YJO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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