MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,462 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
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
Unable to open nearside rear door
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for A6 SFH shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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