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K813 PLT

1993 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,937 mi
Last recorded150,937 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK813 PLT
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2009 150,937 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2007 149,918 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 144,409 miles

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

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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K813 PLT is a 1993 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K813 PLT, 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 K813 PLT registered?

K813 PLT is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 10 May 1993.

Is K813 PLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K813 PLT shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K813 PLT have outstanding finance?

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