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L144 UHC

1994 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

270,327 mi
Last recorded270,327 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL144 UHC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 270,327 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 269,817 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 269,793 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 268,944 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 266,126 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2019 266,126 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 264,850 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 263,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s n/s under body sills

Fail 13 Mar 2017 263,453 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s n/s under body sills

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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L144 UHC is a 1994 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 139,134 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 L144 UHC, 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 32 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 L144 UHC registered?

L144 UHC is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 22 June 1994.

Is L144 UHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L144 UHC shows 9 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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