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L198 MSS

1994 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,030 mi
Last recorded175,030 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2006
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 MSS
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2006 175,030 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 175,012 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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