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M661 NDP

1994 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,947 mi
Last recorded161,947 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM661 NDP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2012 161,947 miles

brake discs corroding

brake hoses perishing

exhausts system corroding

front to rear and all rear brake pipes corroding

n/s inner sill corroding

Pass 28 May 2011 154,589 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 152,715 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 149,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 142,932 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 137,591 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 131,020 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 120,490 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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M661 NDP is a 1994 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M661 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M661 NDP registered?

M661 NDP is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 17 August 1994.

Is M661 NDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M661 NDP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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