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N374 JCR

1995 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,407 mi
Last recorded115,407 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN374 JCR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2009 115,407 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check outersills fully as covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 109,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to check fully as covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2007 102,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 24 Aug 2006 92,043 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N374 JCR is a 1995 BMW 540 in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N374 JCR, 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 N374 JCR registered?

N374 JCR is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N374 JCR safe to buy?

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