MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,408 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front tyre side walls damaged ,exhaust corroded.
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
front tyre side walls damaged ,exhaust corroded.
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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L396 YCV is a 1994 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L396 YCV, 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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What year was L396 YCV registered?
L396 YCV is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is L396 YCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L396 YCV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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