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L624 SGW

1994 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

220,763 mi
Last recorded220,763 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL624 SGW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2007 220,763 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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L624 SGW is a 1994 BMW 540 in Green 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 L624 SGW, 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 L624 SGW registered?

L624 SGW is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L624 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L624 SGW 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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