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K796 OAF

1993 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,083 mi
Last recorded159,083 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 OAF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 159,083 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 155,751 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 152,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 143,138 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 142,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front number plate loose

Pass 8 Mar 2006 130,675 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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K796 OAF is a 1993 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K796 OAF, 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 K796 OAF registered?

K796 OAF is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K796 OAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K796 OAF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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