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N391 GGT

1995 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,160 mi
Last recorded96,160 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN391 GGT
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2007 96,160 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 96,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 88,276 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 88,067 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N391 GGT 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N391 GGT, 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 N391 GGT registered?

N391 GGT is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N391 GGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N391 GGT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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