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M389 MRW

1995 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,888 mi
Last recorded180,888 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 MRW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2007 180,888 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 180,818 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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M389 MRW is a 1995 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 M389 MRW, 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

How do I check the history of M389 MRW?

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What year was M389 MRW registered?

M389 MRW is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M389 MRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M389 MRW shows 2 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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