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L696 MJO

1994 BMW 540

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,115 mi
Last recorded186,115 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL696 MJO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2009 186,115 miles

Front to rear brake pipes-slighty corroded (rear end)

NS brake light came on when tapped

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Note -front fog light out

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

Pass 9 May 2008 182,950 miles

slight movement in n/s s/idler

Pass 24 Apr 2007 175,810 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 169,092 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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L696 MJO is a 1994 BMW 540 in White 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 L696 MJO, 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.

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What year was L696 MJO registered?

L696 MJO is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L696 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L696 MJO 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.

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