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P54 TDL

1996 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,578 mi
Last recorded140,578 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 TDL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 140,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 137,930 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 132,885 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 123,548 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 114,580 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 114,580 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 108,112 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 88,890 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 81,986 miles

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

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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P54 TDL 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 77.8%.

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 P54 TDL, 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 P54 TDL registered?

P54 TDL is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P54 TDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P54 TDL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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