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L509 JNK

1994 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,217 mi
Last recorded147,217 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL509 JNK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2006 147,217 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L509 JNK is a 1994 BMW 540 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 L509 JNK, 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 L509 JNK registered?

L509 JNK is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L509 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L509 JNK shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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