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M341 MHP

1995 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,352 mi
Last recorded135,352 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM341 MHP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 135,352 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Aug 2024 131,799 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 130,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 130,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 127,351 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 125,508 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2016
Pass 10 Feb 2015 117,588 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 4 Feb 2015 117,588 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 113,912 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 113,911 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside head lamp loose

Pass 6 Feb 2013 110,883 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2012 109,751 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber split

Pass 1 Mar 2011 108,072 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

centre exhaust rubber split

Pass 18 Feb 2010 105,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust rubber split

Pass 18 Feb 2009 103,955 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 103,955 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine has miss fire

exhaust mounting cracking

o/s/& n/s/rear beam axle bushes worn

power steering fluid leak from around resevoir

Pass 19 Feb 2008 101,918 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 101,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 99,637 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 97,389 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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M341 MHP is a 1995 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 M341 MHP, 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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M341 MHP is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 12 April 1995.

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