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M60 VAK

1995 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,886 mi
Last recorded162,886 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 VAK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 162,886 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 162,192 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 159,746 miles

modified

Pass 4 Sep 2019 152,858 miles

vehicle modified

Pass 25 Aug 2018 147,320 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 140,670 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 135,796 miles

Race prepped car

Pass 4 Aug 2015 128,367 miles

Modified for track use, low suspension and racing seats etc.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 123,045 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 121,952 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 119,323 miles

Both headlamp aims are on limit

Centre exhaust rubber mounting is missing but the exhaust is still supported

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/R fuel pipe corroded

O/S wiper blade is smearing slightly

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight damaged to the windscreen

Slight play on steering wheel

Pass 30 Mar 2012 119,323 miles

Both headlamp aims are on limit

Centre exhaust rubber mounting is missing but the exhaust is still supported

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/R fuel pipe corroded

O/S wiper blade is smearing slightly

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

Slight damaged to the windscreen

Slight play on steering wheel

Pass 27 Apr 2011 115,518 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 115,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 113,654 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 112,540 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 111,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M60 VAK is a 1995 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M60 VAK, 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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M60 VAK is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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