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990 RD

1995 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,366 mi
Last recorded58,366 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration990 RD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 58,366 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jun 2021 58,224 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 57,953 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both steering arms corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 57,940 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes marked up (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both steering arms corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 57,464 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 57,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2016 56,643 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 56,610 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,196 miles

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

O/s inner sill corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 53,187 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

O/s inner sill corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 51,297 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,439 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 44,715 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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990 RD is a 1995 BMW 540 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 133,914 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 990 RD, 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 31 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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990 RD is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 12 May 1995.

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