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M358 XNM

1994 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,415 mi
Last recorded138,415 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM358 XNM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 138,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 128,127 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 128,055 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 123,104 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 121,938 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 116,024 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 113,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 110,420 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 108,610 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 105,965 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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M358 XNM is a 1994 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 139,134 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 M358 XNM, 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 32 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 M358 XNM registered?

M358 XNM is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M358 XNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M358 XNM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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