MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,030 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L198 MSS is a 1994 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L198 MSS, 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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How do I check the history of L198 MSS?
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What year was L198 MSS registered?
L198 MSS is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 11 January 1994.
Is L198 MSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for L198 MSS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L198 MSS have outstanding finance?
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