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980 PHX

1996 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,691 mi
Last recorded95,691 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration980 PHX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2006 95,691 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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980 PHX is a 1996 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 980 PHX, 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 980 PHX registered?

980 PHX is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is 980 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 980 PHX shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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