MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,653 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Advise wax oil
Ignition lead arcing
Oil leak
rear tyre starting to split inside edge
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
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
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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