MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,195 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all exhaust rubber rings split
all tyres has cracks on wall
peble mark on screen
Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres damaged on wall
cracks on both inner wall on rear tyres
exhaust clam ps little detoreated
o/s/r stops dull
rear heat shield gaurd in-secure
slight play in inner t/end
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres damaged on wall
cracks on both inner wall on rear tyres
exhaust clam ps little detoreated
o/s/r stops dull
rear heat shield gaurd in-secure
slight play in inner t/end
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r buckle stiff
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r buckle stiff
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K81 GBE is a 1993 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 K81 GBE, 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 K81 GBE registered?
K81 GBE is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is K81 GBE safe to buy?
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