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F1 HMR

1995 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,175 mi
Last recorded131,175 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 HMR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 131,175 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 131,137 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 131,027 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 130,706 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 130,154 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill light rust

Pass 18 Sep 2020 129,240 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 128,314 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 127,475 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 126,406 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 125,706 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 125,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 124,541 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 124,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 121,674 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 121,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 117,830 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 117,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 110,693 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 104,152 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 97,890 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

chip in w/screen outside swept area

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2009 90,247 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 84,113 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 78,102 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 73,046 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 73,026 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 66,503 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 66,503 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 HMR is a 1995 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HMR, 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 HMR registered?

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

Is F1 HMR safe to buy?

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