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HG05 NMM

2005 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,774 mi
Last recorded110,774 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 540111,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 NMM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 110,774 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2012 104,480 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 97,190 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 97,190 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 84,077 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 84,077 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 74,516 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,167 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front pads getting low

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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HG05 NMM is a 2005 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 111,832 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 HG05 NMM, 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 21 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG05 NMM registered?

HG05 NMM is a 2005 BMW 540, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is HG05 NMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 NMM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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