MOT Status
ValidMileage
167,840 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
vehicle has sill covers not allowing full inspection
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Metal fuel pipes corroded.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All Four tyres are H rated
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K881 SSU is a 1993 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 K881 SSU, 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 K881 SSU registered?
K881 SSU is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is K881 SSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for K881 SSU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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