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P428 CDP

1996 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,032 mi
Last recorded172,032 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 CDP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 172,032 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 172,032 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 167,527 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 167,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 158,709 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 151,285 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 138,264 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 138,264 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2006 138,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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P428 CDP is a 1996 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P428 CDP, 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 P428 CDP registered?

P428 CDP is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P428 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P428 CDP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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