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L424 HMO

1994 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,149 mi
Last recorded186,149 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL424 HMO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2013 186,149 miles

All TYRES LOW

Pass 7 Mar 2012 185,136 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,104 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 190,648 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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L424 HMO is a 1994 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L424 HMO, 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

How do I check the history of L424 HMO?

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What year was L424 HMO registered?

L424 HMO is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L424 HMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L424 HMO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L424 HMO have outstanding finance?

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