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F1 DWK

1995 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

134,580 mi
Last recorded134,580 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 DWK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2021 134,580 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 131,785 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 131,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 130,058 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 130,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint worn/gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 128,547 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 128,543 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle ran hot (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 127,374 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2016 127,370 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 123,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 123,944 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 122,407 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 122,404 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 122,172 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 122,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 122,109 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 122,106 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 121,887 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 121,746 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 121,742 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 117,976 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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F1 DWK is a 1995 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 F1 DWK, 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 F1 DWK registered?

F1 DWK is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is F1 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 DWK shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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