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K868 RGP

1993 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,183 mi
Last recorded213,183 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK868 RGP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 213,183 miles

offside wing slightly damage

Fail 22 Dec 2022 213,183 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

offside wing slightly damage

Pass 7 Jan 2022 211,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak on diff

Pass 20 Jan 2021 207,874 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2020 195,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2019 188,722 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Jan 2018 182,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2016 172,858 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 162,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 162,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre has slight cracks on side-wall or slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2008 158,460 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

non-std number plates

Fail 2 Jun 2008 158,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

non-std number plates

Pass 10 Mar 2006 153,469 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 153,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise both center exhaust mountings

advise chip front screen

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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K868 RGP is a 1993 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K868 RGP, 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 K868 RGP registered?

K868 RGP is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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