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P415 LCC

1996 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,871 mi
Last recorded141,871 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 LCC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 141,871 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 141,871 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 136,640 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 136,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 130,863 miles

only just passed emission test, advise attention

Pass 24 Oct 2011 125,618 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 119,309 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 113,544 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 107,733 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 101,523 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 94,637 miles

near side handbrake not that good and off side anti roll bar link arm gaiter split

Pass 30 Sep 2005 85,792 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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P415 LCC is a 1996 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P415 LCC, 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 P415 LCC registered?

P415 LCC is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P415 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P415 LCC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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