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L195 KRX

1994 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,198 mi
Last recorded197,198 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL195 KRX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 197,198 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 190,718 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 180,831 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 180,831 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L195 KRX is a 1994 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L195 KRX, 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 L195 KRX registered?

L195 KRX is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L195 KRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L195 KRX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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