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G9 BTG

1995 BMW 540

Purple Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

202,096 mi
Last recorded202,096 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 BTG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 202,096 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2024 200,207 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 200,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2023 197,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Oct 2022 195,020 miles

Under vehicle under sealed

Pass 28 Oct 2021 193,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Nov 2020 191,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 188,119 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2018 183,194 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 179,772 miles

Fuel lines corroded !

o/s centre rear brake pipe corroded !

Pass 11 Aug 2016 175,994 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 170,884 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 170,881 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 167,504 miles

N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2014 167,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 165,792 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 164,175 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 157,392 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 157,392 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2010 153,303 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2009 150,289 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2008 146,707 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2008 146,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 143,546 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 143,510 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to check seat fully. †Side sills fitted unable to check sills fully.

Fail 22 Jun 2006 137,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 137,218 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 129,232 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2005 129,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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G9 BTG is a 1995 BMW 540 in Purple with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 G9 BTG, 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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G9 BTG is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 17 July 1995.

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