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L69 ORC

1994 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,185 mi
Last recorded55,185 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL69 ORC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,185 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 55,166 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 54,557 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 54,149 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 53,121 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,795 miles

been stood a while slight corrosion on discs and brake pipes

can smell petrol under car

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,741 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 52,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,670 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 52,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,109 miles

ADV. exhaust mounting deteriorated towards rear.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,969 miles

Chip on n/s/f of windscreen less than 10mm and not within zone A.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 50,966 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Chip on n/s/f of windscreen less than 10mm and not within zone A.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F tyre slightly flat

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,594 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all metal brake pipes corroded, becoming heavy in places/ from master cylinder to rear heavy advice

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on front & rear brake ferrules

Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,258 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2006 43,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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L69 ORC is a 1994 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L69 ORC, 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 L69 ORC registered?

L69 ORC is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 25 April 1994.

Is L69 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L69 ORC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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