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A6 SFH

1996 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,462 mi
Last recorded163,462 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 SFH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 163,462 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 153,021 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 153,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 143,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2010 143,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2008 133,041 miles

Unable to open nearside rear door

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 187,517 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 187,517 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Gearbox & diff oily

Interior mirror detached

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside centre exhaust mount missing

Offside front foglight not working

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 7 Apr 2006 183,525 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 183,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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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A6 SFH is a 1996 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A6 SFH, 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 A6 SFH registered?

A6 SFH is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is A6 SFH safe to buy?

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