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M395 CRV

1995 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

248,315 mi
Last recorded248,315 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM395 CRV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 248,315 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 248,296 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust corroded

slight play in bottom arms

under body corroded

Pass 20 May 2009 244,767 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 242,529 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 228,930 miles

both rear tyres bald on edges + n/s/f. o/s/f tyre on limit.

chips to screen

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2006 215,366 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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M395 CRV is a 1995 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M395 CRV, 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 M395 CRV registered?

M395 CRV is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M395 CRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M395 CRV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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