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N128 XDP

1995 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,403 mi
Last recorded99,403 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 XDP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 99,403 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 97,139 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Diff Has A Slight Leak

Sill covers fitting unable to fully inspect sills for corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,879 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 92,228 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,289 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 90,770 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 87,519 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 83,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 83,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 83,294 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,876 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,962 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 76,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,008 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 67,999 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 64,232 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,590 miles

N/S/R handbrake fault

Rear tyres poor

Pass 9 May 2008 52,888 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 May 2008 52,888 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2007 51,506 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 49,790 miles

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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N128 XDP is a 1995 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N128 XDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N128 XDP registered?

N128 XDP is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 7 August 1995.

Is N128 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N128 XDP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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