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C16 MTO

1996 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,365 mi
Last recorded69,365 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 MTO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 69,365 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2022 69,363 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2021 68,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 68,317 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 67,285 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2018 65,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2016 62,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,616 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,606 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2014 57,606 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 54,463 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,463 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,562 miles

Front washers not operating when stalk pulled but concentrate washer operates when switch on side of washer stalk pressed

Fail 23 Jan 2012 51,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

225/55/ZR16 (99W)

Front washers not operating when stalk pulled but concentrate washer operates when switch on side of washer stalk pressed

Offside front tyre slightly wearing from outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,971 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 47,971 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,002 miles

Front number plate cracked but secure

Nearside front jacking block missing

Tail pipe slightly bent but still secure

Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,882 miles

Offside front and rear tyres outerwalls perished and cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,343 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,107 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Fail 29 Jan 2007 39,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

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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C16 MTO is a 1996 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C16 MTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C16 MTO registered?

C16 MTO is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is C16 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 MTO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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