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K847 UEY

1993 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,013 mi
Last recorded115,013 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK847 UEY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 115,013 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 110,593 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

oil leak from nearside of engine bay

Fail 5 Mar 2008 110,593 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

oil leak from nearside of engine bay

stonechip on nearside headlight glass

Pass 9 Mar 2007 104,130 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 104,130 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to nearside front roadwheel inner rim.

slight freeplay in steering idler nearside.

stonechip in nearside dip headlight glass

wear to rear suspension crosstube mounts both sides.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 93,359 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 93,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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K847 UEY is a 1993 BMW 540 in Green 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 K847 UEY, 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 K847 UEY registered?

K847 UEY is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K847 UEY safe to buy?

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