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L206 GBL

1993 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,611 mi
Last recorded158,611 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL206 GBL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2013 158,611 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 156,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 153,595 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 148,127 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 142,071 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 136,763 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 128,722 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 118,487 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 108,658 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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L206 GBL is a 1993 BMW 540 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 137,860 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 L206 GBL, 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 33 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 L206 GBL registered?

L206 GBL is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L206 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L206 GBL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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