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L337 PTV

1994 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

300,343 mi
Last recorded300,343 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL337 PTV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 300,343 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 300,259 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 299,948 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 299,948 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 299,726 miles

both head lights have masks fitted

both outer sills covered by plastic mouldings unable to fully check for corrosion

both rear sill endings corroded

four run flat wheels and tyres fitted at time of mot test

vehicle.heavily lowered

Fail 22 Jul 2022 299,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both head lights have masks fitted

both outer sills covered by plastic mouldings unable to fully check for corrosion

both rear sill endings corroded

four run flat wheels and tyres fitted at time of mot test

vehicle.heavily lowered

Pass 6 Jun 2019 299,653 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 296,999 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 296,999 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 252,936 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 252,936 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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L337 PTV is a 1994 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L337 PTV, 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 L337 PTV registered?

L337 PTV is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L337 PTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L337 PTV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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