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L739 JJH

1994 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,740 mi
Last recorded189,740 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL739 JJH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2009 189,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 182,806 miles

Air bag warning light flashes intermittantly

Both catalysts internals loose/rattling

Brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

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

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

Vehicle underbody covered in waxoyl at time of test

Vehicle undershields fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2007 177,709 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 174,409 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 169,308 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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L739 JJH is a 1994 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L739 JJH, 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 L739 JJH registered?

L739 JJH is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L739 JJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L739 JJH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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