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M557 SGU

1995 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,570 mi
Last recorded170,570 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 SGU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 170,570 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 170,570 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 166,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 166,468 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 157,551 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 151,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 151,036 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 145,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 140,293 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 136,094 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 131,535 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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M557 SGU is a 1995 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M557 SGU, 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

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What year was M557 SGU registered?

M557 SGU is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 25 April 1995.

Is M557 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M557 SGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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