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M689 ORD

1995 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,041 mi
Last recorded200,041 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM689 ORD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 200,041 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 200,041 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 199,566 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 197,301 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 191,847 miles

exhaust rubber hanger missing

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2007 184,745 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 184,711 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 178,418 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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