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L196 KDP

1994 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,458 mi
Last recorded188,458 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 KDP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 188,458 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 188,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 184,846 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 184,846 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear number plates not standed

Pass 7 Oct 2006 173,006 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 165,576 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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L196 KDP is a 1994 BMW 540 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L196 KDP, 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 L196 KDP registered?

L196 KDP is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 15 March 1994.

Is L196 KDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L196 KDP shows 6 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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