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N446 XDP

1995 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

187,326 mi
Last recorded187,326 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 XDP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 187,326 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 186,947 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 185,663 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Jun 2022 184,799 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Jun 2021 183,458 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 182,150 miles

Both registration plate lamp bulbs dim

Nearside Front road wheel welded in several places

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stretched tyres on rear wheels

Fail 10 Oct 2019 182,147 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both registration plate lamp bulbs dim

Nearside Front road wheel welded in several places

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stretched tyres on rear wheels

Pass 28 Sep 2018 173,926 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 173,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 170,517 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 170,389 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears approaching wearbars (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 170,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears approaching wearbars (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 168,939 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to wearbars

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

towball not fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2015 168,939 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn close to wearbars

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

towball not fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 168,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 167,438 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 164,159 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 164,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 162,913 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 162,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 161,708 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 161,318 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 161,318 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 159,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 159,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 152,612 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 152,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 139,618 miles

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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N446 XDP is a 1995 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N446 XDP, 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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N446 XDP is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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