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M881 EDE

1995 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,830 mi
Last recorded122,830 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM881 EDE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 122,830 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 122,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 122,462 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt figure 8 bush rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 122,139 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 121,234 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 121,156 miles

play in n/s front stabilzer arm rear bush

play in o/s front stabilizer arm rear bush

Pass 21 Apr 2020 121,130 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 120,675 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 119,960 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 118,674 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 117,706 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 116,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 113,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 112,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 110,335 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 110,326 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 108,818 miles

both front anti roll bar linkage gaiters split

fluid around n/s front hydraulic reservoir

rear brake discs worn

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in steering box

Pass 23 Apr 2009 105,446 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 102,386 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 98,204 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 94,322 miles

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

n/s front tyre on legal limit on outer edge

n/s rear shock absorber leaking

o/s front shock absorber leaking

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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M881 EDE is a 1995 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M881 EDE, 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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M881 EDE is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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