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P92 SUL

1996 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,825 mi
Last recorded181,825 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP92 SUL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2007 181,825 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 181,823 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 169,773 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 169,772 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes corroding †floor pans covered so unable to be fully checked

Pass 2 Nov 2005 156,970 miles

front brakes unbalanced,but just within acceptable limits

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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P92 SUL is a 1996 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P92 SUL, 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 P92 SUL registered?

P92 SUL is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P92 SUL safe to buy?

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