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K609 KWR

1993 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK609 KWR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank pipes/ breather pipes are corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Two front jacking points are corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 164,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all jacking points corroeded

Fail 13 Aug 2015 164,631 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all jacking points corroeded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 163,661 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 161,254 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres about 3-4mm

os track rod end boot split & slight play in some steering joints.

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 161,212 miles

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

slight oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 160,215 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water getting into rear nmuber plate still rearable at time of test.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 157,727 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 157,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 152,989 miles

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

water starting to get into rear number plate.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 145,832 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Feb 2006 137,781 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 137,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K609 KWR is a 1993 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K609 KWR, 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 K609 KWR registered?

K609 KWR is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 17 February 1993.

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