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L187 GBL

1993 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,350 mi
Last recorded127,350 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL187 GBL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 127,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 126,714 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 118,956 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 111,392 miles

hand brake travel

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2008 111,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travel

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 107,010 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 106,763 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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L187 GBL is a 1993 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L187 GBL, 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 L187 GBL registered?

L187 GBL is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L187 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L187 GBL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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