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N355 KEW

1995 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,835 mi
Last recorded137,835 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 KEW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 137,835 miles

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

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

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

hazard switch has its own means of being held on

n/s o/s rear tyres getting low on inner edges

o/s wiper blade split at end

Fail 31 Mar 2008 137,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

hazard switch has its own means of being held on

n/s o/s rear tyres getting low on inner edges

o/s wiper blade split at end

Pass 20 Mar 2007 131,729 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

hazard switch switched on by its own means

o/s inner track control arm bush slighty breaking away

rear exhaust box bracket missing /fully suported

Pass 21 Mar 2006 124,641 miles

fuel pipes corroded

hazard switch stuck with card

heat shield over rear exhaust box loose

n/s rear indicator small crack

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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N355 KEW is a 1995 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N355 KEW, 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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What year was N355 KEW registered?

N355 KEW is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 29 August 1995.

Is N355 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N355 KEW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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