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P410 TWR

1996 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,273 mi
Last recorded151,273 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP410 TWR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 151,273 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 143,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front drop link dust covers split

Pass 4 Nov 2008 138,284 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 138,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 128,555 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 128,532 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 115,700 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 115,251 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 100,815 miles

under trays fitted

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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P410 TWR is a 1996 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P410 TWR, 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

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What year was P410 TWR registered?

P410 TWR is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P410 TWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P410 TWR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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