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L315 UTR

1994 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,113 mi
Last recorded126,113 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL315 UTR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2008 126,113 miles

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

Oil leak

engine oil level low

Fail 29 Feb 2008 126,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Mar 2007 118,878 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 118,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 111,949 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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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L315 UTR 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 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 L315 UTR, 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 L315 UTR registered?

L315 UTR is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 12 April 1994.

Is L315 UTR safe to buy?

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