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P43 LLX

1996 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,650 mi
Last recorded91,650 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 LLX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 91,650 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 88,880 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 85,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,985 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 79,020 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 75,822 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 75,816 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

Fail 17 Feb 2010 71,185 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,185 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 63,936 miles

front wipers wearing

near side front headlamp condensated

Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,474 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 56,109 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 54,003 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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P43 LLX is a 1996 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P43 LLX, 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 P43 LLX registered?

P43 LLX is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P43 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 LLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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