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K606 YDV

1993 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,237 mi
Last recorded102,237 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK606 YDV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 102,237 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 95,040 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 95,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 93,027 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front headlamps are slightly low

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear subframe big round bushes are slightly deteriorated.both nearside and offside index-finger shaped bushes has slight movement in them

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

slight oil leak from rear dif unit

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 8 Mar 2009 90,667 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front headlamps are a fraction low

both nearside and offside rear shock bump-stops are deteriorated. Both rear coil springs are corroded

both nearside and offside rear subframe big round bushes are deteriorated. Bothe rear index-finger shaped bottom subframe bushes has movement in them

movement in steering system components

nearside rear tyre is slightly damaged on its inner thread edge

slight oil leak from rear dif unit

Pass 1 Mar 2008 88,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

slight smear from front wiper blades

Pass 5 Jan 2007 86,673 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 86,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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K606 YDV is a 1993 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K606 YDV, 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 K606 YDV registered?

K606 YDV is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K606 YDV safe to buy?

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