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N47 VJM

1995 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,787 mi
Last recorded105,787 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 VJM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 105,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,631 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 105,631 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 105,339 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 105,106 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 104,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 104,037 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 102,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 102,604 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 99,704 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 99,629 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 89,546 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 89,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 89,374 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear sidelight dim

Pass 11 Jun 2005 79,361 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 79,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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N47 VJM is a 1995 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N47 VJM, 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 N47 VJM registered?

N47 VJM is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N47 VJM safe to buy?

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