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K881 SSU

1993 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,840 mi
Last recorded167,840 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK881 SSU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 167,840 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 167,692 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 164,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has sill covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2011 161,295 miles

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.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 160,496 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 160,493 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 157,915 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 157,915 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 152,668 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 152,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 139,517 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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