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M291 FTC

1995 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,380 mi
Last recorded131,380 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM291 FTC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 131,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 131,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 130,137 miles

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

Centre exhaust rubber worn

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Leak from auto box

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 130,137 miles

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

Centre exhaust rubber worn

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Leak from auto box

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 129,037 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 17 Jun 2010 126,202 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 126,202 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 124,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 119,696 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 112,453 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 112,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M291 FTC is a 1995 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M291 FTC, 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 M291 FTC registered?

M291 FTC is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 7 January 1995.

Is M291 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M291 FTC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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