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N169 VRD

1995 BMW 540

Purple Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,526 mi
Last recorded162,526 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 VRD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 162,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 162,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 160,717 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front washer s weak

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 15 Jun 2017 157,668 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 153,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 148,748 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 148,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 144,485 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 141,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adv outer sills covered by trim

adv play at steering wheel (steering box fitted)within limits

Pass 20 Mar 2012 137,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 133,867 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 133,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 132,307 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

adv exhaust rear corroded

adv some wear to front brake discs/advise they are chaecked with wheels removed

Pass 30 Jul 2009 127,928 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

adv exhaust corroded

adv light corrosion to some brake pipes

Pass 31 Jul 2008 123,151 miles

rear fuel pipes badly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2007 120,121 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 114,503 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 114,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear brake pipes corrosion

rear diff wheeping

rear fuel pipes corrosion

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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N169 VRD is a 1995 BMW 540 in Purple with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N169 VRD, 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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N169 VRD is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 6 October 1995.

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