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MW55 NNG

2005 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,897 mi
Last recorded97,897 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 540111,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 NNG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 97,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 89,201 miles

Offside Front windscreen have stone chip but not effecting drivers wiev

Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,116 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,801 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 63,487 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,983 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2017 57,983 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,593 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 36,169 miles

rear brake pads getting low.

travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,723 miles

rear tyres on limit and perished suggest replacement

Pass 8 Nov 2013 21,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 15,925 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 12,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2010 8,967 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 8,360 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 5,077 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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MW55 NNG is a 2005 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 MW55 NNG, 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.

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MW55 NNG is a 2005 BMW 540, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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