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M855 CLT

1995 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,240 mi
Last recorded138,240 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM855 CLT
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 138,240 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 138,234 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 130,366 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 120,834 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 113,217 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 110,103 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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M855 CLT is a 1995 BMW 540 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M855 CLT, 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 M855 CLT registered?

M855 CLT is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 20 February 1995.

Is M855 CLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M855 CLT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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