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L551 MGU

1994 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,090 mi
Last recorded82,090 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL551 MGU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 82,090 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,932 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 75,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,990 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 67,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,285 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 59,285 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 59,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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L551 MGU is a 1994 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L551 MGU, 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 L551 MGU registered?

L551 MGU is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L551 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L551 MGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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