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K863 FYK

1993 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,568 mi
Last recorded151,568 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK863 FYK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 151,568 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

reverse light lens broken

Pass 27 Jun 2012 150,186 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 146,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 144,759 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 141,604 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 141,604 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 138,368 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 135,006 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 135,006 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering creeks on locks

Pass 7 Jun 2006 131,038 miles

brake travel just in limits

o/s/f shock started to leak

slight play in steering wheel

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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K863 FYK is a 1993 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K863 FYK, 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 K863 FYK registered?

K863 FYK is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 2 June 1993.

Is K863 FYK safe to buy?

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