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N377 XKO

1995 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

177,851 mi
Last recorded177,851 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN377 XKO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 177,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Pass 5 May 2017 175,985 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 172,738 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Apr 2015 167,461 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 162,266 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)

Pass 23 May 2013 157,038 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 150,241 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 144,130 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 142,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 142,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 136,283 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 130,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

air bag light on........

Pass 11 Jun 2007 122,526 miles

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jun 2006 113,480 miles

nearside dip beam is on the maximum upper limit

Pass 22 Jun 2005 107,080 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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N377 XKO is a 1995 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N377 XKO, 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 N377 XKO registered?

N377 XKO is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 22 August 1995.

Is N377 XKO safe to buy?

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