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L472 DPK

1994 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,512 mi
Last recorded149,512 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL472 DPK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 149,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2010 149,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 147,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 145,857 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 142,248 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 138,384 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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L472 DPK is a 1994 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L472 DPK, 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 L472 DPK registered?

L472 DPK is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 18 February 1994.

Is L472 DPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L472 DPK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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