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M826 DEX

1995 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,876 mi
Last recorded127,876 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM826 DEX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2024 127,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 127,524 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 126,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 126,571 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 124,015 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 121,120 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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M826 DEX is a 1995 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M826 DEX, 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 M826 DEX registered?

M826 DEX is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 12 May 1995.

Is M826 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M826 DEX shows 6 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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