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P723 FOD

1996 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,809 mi
Last recorded134,809 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 FOD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2024 134,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2023 130,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 127,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 123,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 121,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 117,801 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 113,852 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,363 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 105,625 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 101,115 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,423 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,134 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 88,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 83,507 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)

parking brake just pass 16%

Pass 5 Mar 2008 78,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 74,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 69,845 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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P723 FOD is a 1996 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P723 FOD, 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 P723 FOD registered?

P723 FOD is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P723 FOD safe to buy?

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