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M5 JSY

1996 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,482 mi
Last recorded135,482 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 JSY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2024 135,482 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 133,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 128,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 127,462 miles

car been sitting for a while

Pass 22 Aug 2016 127,431 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 127,236 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 123,445 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 121,596 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 117,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 114,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2009 110,121 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 106,759 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 102,572 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 96,016 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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M5 JSY is a 1996 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 125,563 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 M5 JSY, 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 30 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 M5 JSY registered?

M5 JSY is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is M5 JSY safe to buy?

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