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M571 NDP

1994 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,372 mi
Last recorded172,372 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM571 NDP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 172,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 164,657 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011 164,657 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front discs coroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 159,811 miles

all suspension pipes corroded

offside outer headlamp glass insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2010 159,811 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

all suspension pipes corroded

offside outer headlamp glass insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2009 154,269 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 154,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 148,566 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 148,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 141,880 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 141,880 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 134,984 miles

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

offside outer track rod end dust cover split

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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M571 NDP is a 1994 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M571 NDP, 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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M571 NDP is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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