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M4 WSK

1996 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,000 mi
Last recorded188,000 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 WSK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 188,000 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 184,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 176,026 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 159,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 159,659 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 131,476 miles

handbrake low o/s & n/s.........

o/s & n/s rear bushes worn/play.........

o/s/r tyre inner wall.......

Pass 17 Nov 2006 117,563 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 117,563 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

nearside front suspension spring rubber seat lifting up

small chip in screen drivers side

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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M4 WSK is a 1996 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M4 WSK, 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 M4 WSK registered?

M4 WSK is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M4 WSK safe to buy?

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