MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,914 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear diff leaking
slight blow exhaust
slight play n/s/r roll bar link bush
Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight misting of fluid around rear suspension load sensing valve.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight misting of fluid around rear suspension load sensing valve.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight corrosion longitudinal brake pipes (towards rear of vehicle).
Slight misting of fluid around rear self leveling suspension valve.
Hydraulic supply pump possible slight seepage, diagnosis complicated by engine oil leak.
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Hydraulic supply pump possible slight seepage, diagnosis complicated by engine oil leak.
Some slight seepage from rear self levelling suspension pipes.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N523 OUL is a 1995 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N523 OUL, 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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N523 OUL is a 1995 BMW 540, first registered on 20 October 1995.
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