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M5 GBV

1996 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

186,701 mi
Last recorded186,701 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 GBV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 186,701 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 186,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 186,458 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear body sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes coated with underseal unable to inspect fully

Pass 29 Dec 2016 173,428 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 165,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 160,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 151,283 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 146,610 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 133,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 125,223 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 124,671 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 124,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 121,100 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 116,971 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 112,882 miles

handbrake performance just above requirement

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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M5 GBV is a 1996 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 M5 GBV, 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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M5 GBV is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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