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L734 WGF

1994 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,822 mi
Last recorded99,822 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL734 WGF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 99,822 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 99,796 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 97,687 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 97,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 97,367 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED N/S CRAKED

Pass 16 May 2013 93,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe corroded

n/s floor corroded

o/s floor corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 93,588 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe corroded

n/s floor corroded

o/s floor corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 91,109 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2010 88,162 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 87,877 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L734 WGF is a 1994 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L734 WGF, 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 L734 WGF registered?

L734 WGF is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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