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M301 JDL

1995 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,643 mi
Last recorded121,643 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM301 JDL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2010 121,643 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2008 118,877 miles

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 18 Jul 2007 115,217 miles

unable to measure brake pads. †nearside front tyre perished. †front number plate cracked. †engine oil level low.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 110,450 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

sill covers fitted. †undertray fitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2005 103,786 miles

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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M301 JDL is a 1995 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M301 JDL, 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 M301 JDL registered?

M301 JDL is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M301 JDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M301 JDL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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