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L104 PRA

1993 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,602 mi
Last recorded62,602 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL104 PRA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 62,602 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid/rear section 1 of 2 rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub/arm both bush covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub/arm both bush covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 62,564 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 62,449 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 62,384 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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L104 PRA is a 1993 BMW 540 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L104 PRA, 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 L104 PRA registered?

L104 PRA is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L104 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L104 PRA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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