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N523 OUL

1995 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,914 mi
Last recorded163,914 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 540133,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 OUL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2012 163,914 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 159,448 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 158,218 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 158,218 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 154,976 miles

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

Slight misting of fluid around rear suspension load sensing valve.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 154,868 miles

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.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 152,384 miles

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.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 150,852 miles

Hydraulic supply pump possible slight seepage, diagnosis complicated by engine oil leak.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 150,846 miles

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.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 149,609 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 149,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Dec 2006 149,602 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 148,046 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 148,046 miles

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?

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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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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