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M954 SUX

1995 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,387 mi
Last recorded102,387 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM954 SUX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 102,387 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2009 102,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

O/S/R Num plate light dull, N/S/F Spot lamp not working, Slight play in steering box, Screen wash bottle leaks, No Brake clips on Front brake calipiers, Rear axle bushes worn.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 95,775 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear camber limiters worn

o/s/f brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 15 Nov 2006 90,123 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 83,834 miles

All brake discs and pads worn Recommend replacement

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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M954 SUX is a 1995 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M954 SUX, 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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M954 SUX is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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