MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front tyres wearing on edges\brake and fuel pipes corroding\rear brake discs worn and corroded\corrosion development in front of inner sills plastics covering sills
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front tyres wearing on edges\brake and fuel pipes corroding\rear brake discs worn and corroded\corrosion development in front of inner sills plastics covering sills
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust rubber hanger missing
plastic sill covers fitted
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M689 ORD is a 1995 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 M689 ORD, 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 M689 ORD registered?
M689 ORD is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 17 February 1995.
Is M689 ORD safe to buy?
The MOT history for M689 ORD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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