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L417 JOV

1994 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,693 mi
Last recorded121,693 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL417 JOV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 121,693 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 116,795 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 116,795 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 108,635 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 102,261 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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L417 JOV is a 1994 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L417 JOV, 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 L417 JOV registered?

L417 JOV is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is L417 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L417 JOV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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