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M412 TBL

1995 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,943 mi
Last recorded149,943 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM412 TBL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 149,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 146,943 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 141,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 140,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 135,685 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 135,633 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 127,376 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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M412 TBL is a 1995 BMW 540 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 M412 TBL, 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 M412 TBL?

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What year was M412 TBL registered?

M412 TBL is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 23 May 1995.

Is M412 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M412 TBL shows 7 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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