MOT Status
ValidMileage
110,985 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering checked best as possible due to under cover
Fuel pipe/s corroded
slight knock from steering
slight wear to nearside rear sub/frame mount bush
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
slight knock from steering
slight wear to nearside rear sub/frame mount bush
rear suspension/sub/frame mount bushes worn
slight knock from steering
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
rear suspension/sub/frame mount bushes worn
slight knock from steering
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N145 BNF is a 1996 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 N145 BNF, 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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What year was N145 BNF registered?
N145 BNF is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 29 February 1996.
Is N145 BNF safe to buy?
The MOT history for N145 BNF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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