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P51 SWY

1996 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,314 mi
Last recorded178,314 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 SWY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 178,314 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 176,225 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 176,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 165,483 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 165,483 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 141,338 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 141,338 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 128,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,199 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 42,199 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

tyre light on † †nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge † †exhaust cat rattles † †tyre size:- † front 235/40 zr 18 91y † rear 265/35 zr 18 93y

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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P51 SWY is a 1996 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P51 SWY, 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 P51 SWY registered?

P51 SWY is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P51 SWY safe to buy?

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