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M433 KPB

1995 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,204 mi
Last recorded149,204 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM433 KPB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 149,204 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 149,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 142,001 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 142,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bonnet cable sticks out and needs lever to reset

Pass 10 Jul 2009 131,652 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 131,631 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 127,494 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 122,950 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 110,853 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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M433 KPB is a 1995 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M433 KPB, 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 M433 KPB registered?

M433 KPB is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 27 January 1995.

Is M433 KPB safe to buy?

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