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M955 BEY

1995 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,191 mi
Last recorded59,191 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM955 BEY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 59,191 miles

Central section of exhaust corroded

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,156 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 59,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 59,061 miles

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

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,692 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 58,692 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,795 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension coil springs are corroded

both rear brakes are binding slightly

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

both rear tyre tread depths are getting low in centre of tyre (2-3mm)

front brake discs are pitted on inner faces

front brake pipes on both sides under arch are covered in grease

front to rear brake pipes are covered in grease

front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

fuel pipe around fuel tank is corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,383 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steel fuel pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 37,690 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,702 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes on tank starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,294 miles

front tyres and o/s/r/ 3mm o/s/f brake pipe to hose starting to corrode

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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M955 BEY is a 1995 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M955 BEY, 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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M955 BEY is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M955 BEY safe to buy?

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