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L795 KRN

1994 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

229,669 mi
Last recorded229,669 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL795 KRN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2017 229,669 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower arm front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills inner outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills inner outer (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated brake pipes cut disconnected (3.3.D.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 227,783 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 227,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2015 224,587 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 224,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no rear wiper(snapped)

wiper wheel boxes worn

Pass 17 Feb 2014 221,018 miles

both outer sills rusty(may need attention next mot)

n/s wiper wheel box worn but working ok

no rear wiper

rear shocker tops rusting

small leak diff pinion oil seal

Fail 14 Feb 2014 220,945 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both outer sills rusty(may need attention next mot)

n/s wiper wheel box worn but working ok

no rear wiper

rear shocker tops rusting

small leak diff pinion oil seal

Pass 31 Jan 2013 217,501 miles

rust on sills

wiper wheel box worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 214,433 miles

n/s wiper wheel box worn

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge 3mm

oil leak diff

service overdue+brake fluid

Fail 25 Jan 2012 214,390 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s wiper wheel box worn

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge 3mm

oil leak diff

other 3 jacking points rusty

service overdue+brake fluid

Pass 27 Jan 2011 211,499 miles

all 4 jacking point rusty may need attention next mot

gearbox damp

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

rear tyres cracking inner of tread

small leak rear diff n/s pinnion oil seal

Fail 27 Jan 2011 211,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 jacking point rusty may need attention next mot

gearbox damp

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

rear tyres cracking inner of tread

small leak rear diff n/s pinnion oil seal

Pass 25 Jan 2010 207,985 miles

n/s/f engine mount gone

rear wiper arm broken

Fail 20 Jan 2010 207,985 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f engine mount gone

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 16 Jan 2009 204,059 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 200,550 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 200,550 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

botn outer sills rusting around jacking points may need attention next mot

n/s kidney grill missing

n/s wiper blade missing small section of screen

n/s/f outer door handle sticking

rear centre caps missing

small leak on diff

will require front disc and pads when warning light comes on

Pass 3 Jan 2007 196,195 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 196,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

air-con belt slack-requires adjusting

o/s/r tyre at 3mm

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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L795 KRN is a 1994 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L795 KRN, 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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L795 KRN is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 4 May 1994.

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