MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front tyre worn and small cuts in side wall
oil leak
osr tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit
osf tyre worn +small cuts in sidewall
plastic covers fitted
rear brake pads staring to get low
small cuts in nsf tyre side wall
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
osf tyre worn +small cuts in sidewall
plastic covers fitted
rear brake pads staring to get low
small cuts in nsf tyre side wall
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
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P540 BJB is a 1996 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P540 BJB, 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.
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What year was P540 BJB registered?
P540 BJB is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 6 August 1996.
Is P540 BJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P540 BJB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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