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L870 OGY

1994 BMW 540

Orange Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,814 mi
Last recorded128,814 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL870 OGY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 128,814 miles

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

Oil leak

front floors surface rust

front pads low

front tyres pearished

fuel pipes and brake pipes surface rust

Fail 6 May 2014 128,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front floors surface rust

front pads low

front tyres pearished

fuel pipes and brake pipes surface rust

Pass 7 Nov 2012 128,358 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 128,358 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 126,444 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 126,439 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 123,557 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING SLIGHTLY

Coolant leak

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have light cuts in the outer sidewalls

vehicle overheated during emisions test

both rear tyres badly perished and cracking on sidewalls close to exposing cords STRONGLY ADVISE ATTENTION

Pass 25 Jun 2010 123,557 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING SLIGHTLY

Coolant leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have light cuts in the outer sidewalls

vehicle overheated during emisions test

both rear tyres badly perished and cracking on sidewalls close to exposing cords STRONGLY ADVISE ATTENTION

Pass 3 Jun 2009 123,427 miles

rear tyres sidewall staring to crack

Pass 18 Dec 2007 123,058 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 123,058 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 121,059 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 121,059 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 117,311 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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L870 OGY is a 1994 BMW 540 in Orange with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L870 OGY, 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 L870 OGY registered?

L870 OGY is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L870 OGY safe to buy?

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