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L189 PRB

1994 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,550 mi
Last recorded143,550 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 PRB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 143,550 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front old and cracking around sidewall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 141,429 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 141,395 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 138,161 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 134,748 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 124,142 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 104,796 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust blowing and corroded

o/s mirror detioriated

o/s/f anti roll bar link detioriated

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Jul 2012 104,796 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s mirror detioriated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust blowing and corroded

o/s/f anti roll bar link detioriated

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Jul 2011 98,102 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 96,661 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 94,966 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 94,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

screen chipped

Pass 9 Jun 2008 92,655 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 89,274 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 88,785 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 88,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

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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L189 PRB is a 1994 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L189 PRB, 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.

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L189 PRB is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 18 February 1994.

Is L189 PRB safe to buy?

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