MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
excessive crack at windscreen at non describe area
offside and nearside steering idler arm slightly play
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
nearside mirror broken
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M540 KPL is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1995 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 134,952 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M540 KPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M540 KPL registered?
M540 KPL is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 1995.
Is M540 KPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for M540 KPL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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