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M354 NFJ

1995 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,321 mi
Last recorded206,321 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM354 NFJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 206,321 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 204,615 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 202,582 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Feb 2014 198,675 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 193,695 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 190,354 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 186,315 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 180,586 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 175,169 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 175,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 169,307 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 169,307 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 148,602 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 134,386 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres only just passed m.o.t

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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M354 NFJ is a 1995 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M354 NFJ, 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 M354 NFJ registered?

M354 NFJ is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M354 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M354 NFJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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