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P2 OGS

1996 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,518 mi
Last recorded61,518 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 OGS
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 May 2008 61,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,393 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 56,149 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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P2 OGS is a 1996 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 125,563 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 P2 OGS, 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 30 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P2 OGS?

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What year was P2 OGS registered?

P2 OGS is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P2 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 OGS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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