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M65 MYE

1995 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,154 mi
Last recorded122,154 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM65 MYE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 122,154 miles

Centre exhaust mount is split but exhaust is still supported

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 122,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust mount is split but exhaust is still supported

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 112,551 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 25 Nov 2011 105,999 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 105,999 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 105,995 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise metal fuel lines are slightly corroded.

Advise n/s/f washer jet is poor.

Advise product has been applied to rear lamp lenses which restricts the rear reflectors.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 98,761 miles

Advise front brake pads are starting to get low.

Advise fuel lines around tank and rearaxle area arestarting to corrode.

Advise windscreen washer jets only partially working.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 89,407 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Slight oil leaks from rear differential, Auto gearbox and engine area.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 89,407 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

Slight oil leaks from rear differential, Auto gearbox and engine area.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,156 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 78,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 63,393 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 63,393 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 52,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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M65 MYE is a 1995 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M65 MYE, 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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What year was M65 MYE registered?

M65 MYE is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 29 March 1995.

Is M65 MYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M65 MYE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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