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M951 PFV

1994 BMW 540

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,094 mi
Last recorded147,094 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 540139,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM951 PFV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2009 147,094 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 144,775 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 139,409 miles

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

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 PFV is a 1994 BMW 540 in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M951 PFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M951 PFV registered?

M951 PFV is a 1994 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M951 PFV safe to buy?

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