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M317 HPM

1995 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

182,500 mi
Last recorded182,500 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 HPM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 182,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 180,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 177,824 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 175,783 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 169,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 164,556 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 160,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 158,184 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 156,400 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 22 Sep 2011 151,919 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 151,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 148,079 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 145,009 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 138,018 miles

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 133,659 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 128,230 miles

middle exhaust in poor condition

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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M317 HPM is a 1995 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M317 HPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M317 HPM registered?

M317 HPM is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 9 March 1995.

Is M317 HPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M317 HPM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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