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M880 VWG

1995 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,347 mi
Last recorded76,347 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM880 VWG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 76,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted perventing full inspection of some components

sill covers fitted perventing full inspection of some components to both sides

under engine covers fitted perventing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jul 2025 76,203 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 76,054 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 75,824 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both fuel pipes

Nearside Front wing has some Corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 75,715 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,670 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 75,668 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,614 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 75,604 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 75,481 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 75,471 miles

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

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

all brake disc's slight pitting and worn

slight movement inner steering joints

slight spongyness brakes

Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,427 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 75,415 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 72,588 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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M880 VWG is a 1995 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M880 VWG, 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 M880 VWG registered?

M880 VWG is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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The MOT history for M880 VWG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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