MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,326 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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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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