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L396 YCV

1994 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,408 mi
Last recorded124,408 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 YCV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 124,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 122,977 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 122,977 miles

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 114,996 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 114,996 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 107,061 miles

front tyre side walls damaged ,exhaust corroded.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 107,061 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front tyre side walls damaged ,exhaust corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 95,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 86,922 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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