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L254 UPO

1994 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

67,918 mi
Last recorded67,918 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL254 UPO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 67,918 miles

Modified low suspension fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2024 66,572 miles

Front undertray loose

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 66,567 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front undertray loose

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 66,006 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 65,977 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal long travel spongy

Fail 29 Jun 2022 65,958 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 May 2021 62,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/7mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/4mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/4mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/4mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,680 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,210 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 53,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,712 miles

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,420 miles

offside rear bumper is loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undershield is loose on the nearside.

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,027 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

deterioration rear number plate.

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,480 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deterioration rear number plate.

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,190 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

deterioration rear number plate.

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,414 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage and corrosion exhaust system.

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 49,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage and corrosion exhaust system.

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration steering,susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,917 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 44,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion exhaust system.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,577 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 20 Mar 2006 42,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L254 UPO is a 1994 BMW 540 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L254 UPO, 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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L254 UPO is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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