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N302 DVV

1996 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,719 mi
Last recorded166,719 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN302 DVV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 166,719 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 155,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 151,758 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 151,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 149,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 142,196 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 142,196 miles

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 142,196 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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N302 DVV is a 1996 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N302 DVV, 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 N302 DVV registered?

N302 DVV is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N302 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N302 DVV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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