MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,682 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J55 ASK is a 1995 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 J55 ASK, 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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How do I check the history of J55 ASK?
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What year was J55 ASK registered?
J55 ASK is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 31 August 1995.
Is J55 ASK safe to buy?
The MOT history for J55 ASK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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