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M135 GPD

1994 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

178,190 mi
Last recorded178,190 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM135 GPD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 178,190 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 177,631 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2024 176,930 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 176,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 176,911 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 176,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 173,556 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 173,556 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 172,809 miles

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

both front floors slightly coroded

l s d fitted

Pass 15 May 2014 171,486 miles

l s d fitted

Pass 18 May 2013 168,084 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 163,878 miles

crack in screen

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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M135 GPD is a 1994 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1994 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 139,134 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 M135 GPD, 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 32 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M135 GPD registered?

M135 GPD is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M135 GPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M135 GPD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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