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J14 FNR

1996 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,421 mi
Last recorded162,421 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 FNR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 162,421 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 154,825 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 145,332 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 145,322 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 144,981 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 143,325 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 143,325 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 142,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2011 142,187 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 141,365 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 141,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 139,591 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 137,350 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 137,350 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2007 132,371 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 132,371 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside handbrake noisy

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 116,566 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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J14 FNR is a 1996 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J14 FNR, 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 J14 FNR registered?

J14 FNR is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J14 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 FNR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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