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BGZ 3966

1995 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

165,153 mi
Last recorded165,153 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 3966
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 165,153 miles

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2016 165,153 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Nov 2014 164,532 miles

centre exhaust hanger wont stay on

foot brake pedal feels spongy springy ? but still operates as intended

fuel pipe running to rear underside dry and showing surface corrosion

vehicle underside dry and showing slight surface corrosion in places

Fail 18 Nov 2014 164,514 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhaust hanger wont stay on

foot brake pedal feels spongy springy ? but still operates as intended

fuel pipe running to rear underside dry and showing surface corrosion

vehicle underside dry and showing slight surface corrosion in places

Fail 6 Jun 2014 164,492 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

brake pedal spongy at top ?

engine misfire

fuel pipes running to rear showing corrosion surface

vehicle underside body showing surface corrosion in places

Fail 7 Feb 2013 164,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rusting

fuel pipes rusting

heat shield insecure

pad wire light on

rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2009 157,056 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper blade slightly worn

offside rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Fail 17 Dec 2008 156,716 miles

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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper blade slightly worn

offside rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 3 Jan 2008 149,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 139,648 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn below limit on shoulders(limit 1.6mm)

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2006 139,163 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)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn below limit on shoulders (limit 1.6mm)

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2006 138,515 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer shoulders of tread

Pass 30 Dec 2005 134,489 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear disc lightly scored

Pass 30 Dec 2005 134,489 miles

child seats fittid to nearside rear

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear disc lightly scored

Fail 25 Nov 2005 133,715 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear suspension bushes perishing

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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BGZ 3966 is a 1995 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 BGZ 3966, 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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BGZ 3966 is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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