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P616 CCT

1996 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

139,355 mi
Last recorded139,355 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 CCT
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 139,355 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 139,355 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolts loose and bolts missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat loose/insecure (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2021 137,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 136,993 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 136,991 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 136,078 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 134,509 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 127,446 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 126,567 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 125,090 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 124,354 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 122,703 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 121,582 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 119,952 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 119,398 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 118,004 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 116,188 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 114,503 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 111,739 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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P616 CCT is a 1996 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 P616 CCT, 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 P616 CCT registered?

P616 CCT is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P616 CCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P616 CCT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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