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M534 GCD

1995 BMW 540

Purple Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,760 mi
Last recorded84,760 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM534 GCD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 84,760 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 81,460 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 80,211 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 80,211 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,977 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 72,150 miles

SMALL CHIP ON WINDSCREEN NOT BIGGER THAN 10MM IN ZONE A

Pass 2 Jul 2008 70,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,196 miles

OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING UNION AT BACK OF POWER STEERING PUMP

Pass 25 Jul 2006 66,702 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 66,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 62,374 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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M534 GCD is a 1995 BMW 540 in Purple with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M534 GCD, 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 M534 GCD registered?

M534 GCD is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M534 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M534 GCD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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