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M455 AVX

1994 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,743 mi
Last recorded190,743 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM455 AVX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 190,743 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 190,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damp around p/s pipes

fuel pipes rusty

n/s trackrod end gaiter split

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s inner sill lips

Pass 20 Feb 2010 243,911 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 237,393 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 218,942 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 208,780 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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M455 AVX is a 1994 BMW 540 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M455 AVX, 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.

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What year was M455 AVX registered?

M455 AVX is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M455 AVX safe to buy?

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