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K803 SBY

1993 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,653 mi
Last recorded44,653 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK803 SBY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,653 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,615 miles

Advise wax oil

Ignition lead arcing

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,547 miles

rear tyre starting to split inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,058 miles

ns wing mirror glass slightly insecure,small kerbage nsf sidewall,osr bumper slightly insecure,dampness bottom of engine (oil) exh hangers starting to wear front (ride height) rear pads very close to 1.5mm

Fail 13 Aug 2007 31,058 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ns wing mirror glass slightly insecure,small kerbage nsf sidewall,osr bumper slightly insecure,dampness bottom of engine (oil) exh hangers starting to wear front (ride height) rear pads very close to 1.5mm

Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,454 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 29,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2005

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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K803 SBY is a 1993 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K803 SBY, 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 K803 SBY registered?

K803 SBY is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K803 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K803 SBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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