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M711 PEP

1995 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,704 mi
Last recorded176,704 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM711 PEP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 176,704 miles

both sills slight corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2017 174,935 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 172,133 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 167,911 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 164,924 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 160,396 miles

REAR FUEL LINES CORRODED

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 160,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR FUEL LINES CORRODED

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 156,704 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPERS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 152,459 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 152,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 144,889 miles

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

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE, BOTH FRONT TYRE'S INNER EDGE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 144,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE, BOTH FRONT TYRE'S INNER EDGE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 138,067 miles

FUEL LINES,REAR BRAKE PADS,FRONT BREAK PADS.

Fail 10 Feb 2009 137,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FUEL LINES,REAR BRAKE PADS,FRONT BREAK PADS.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 132,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 128,195 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 128,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2006 123,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

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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M711 PEP is a 1995 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M711 PEP, 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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M711 PEP is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is M711 PEP safe to buy?

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