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M951 OHH

1994 BMW 540

Beige Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

269,461 mi
Last recorded269,461 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM951 OHH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 269,461 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 269,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

rear suspension pipes corroded

slight play in steering linkage

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

underside of vehicle has welded repairs

Pass 3 Oct 2017 269,267 miles

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

front subframe corroded

fuel pipes corroded n s

suspension pipes at rear corroded

welded repairs to under body n s o s front to rear

Pass 5 Aug 2016 269,223 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front n s o s (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear n s o s (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear sub frames corroded

n s o s cills and floors have welded repairs

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

rear reg plate deterioated

service brake effort 50 percent park 17

Pass 15 Aug 2014 269,018 miles

jacking points corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 268,864 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 268,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 267,860 miles

corrosion to o/s/f sill

Pass 16 Aug 2011 267,354 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 265,397 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cills ns os along lenghts have corrosion and welde repairs

Pass 17 Aug 2009 262,499 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 262,485 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 262,301 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside front windscreen wiper blade juddering but not obscuring vision

Fail 13 Jun 2008 262,222 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside front windscreen wiper blade juddering but not obscuring vision

Fail 25 Jun 2007 253,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

condensation n/s headlight

front lower valance damaged

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 25 Jun 2007 253,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

condensation n/s headlight

front lower valance damaged

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 12 Jun 2006 243,270 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

wiper marks to screen

Fail 5 Jun 2006 243,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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M951 OHH is a 1994 BMW 540 in Beige with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 139,134 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M951 OHH, 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 32 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M951 OHH is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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