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DAZ 3698

1995 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,589 mi
Last recorded108,589 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 3698
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 108,589 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight play in steering n/s

Fail 10 Jun 2009 105,873 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 102,737 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 95,645 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 89,232 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 89,216 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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DAZ 3698 is a 1995 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DAZ 3698, 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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What year was DAZ 3698 registered?

DAZ 3698 is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is DAZ 3698 safe to buy?

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