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N313 XGM

1996 BMW 540

Purple Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,628 mi
Last recorded123,628 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN313 XGM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 123,628 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 121,286 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 120,446 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 117,526 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 103,515 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 102,105 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 99,917 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 99,406 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front upper rear control arm bush slightly worn

nearside rear suspension link has slight movement

Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,532 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front upper rear control arm bush slightly worn

nearside rear sub-frame suspension link has slight movement

Pass 13 Mar 2010 97,861 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 97,316 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 97,316 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 95,954 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 94,325 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 89,216 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 89,216 miles

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

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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N313 XGM is a 1996 BMW 540 in Purple with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N313 XGM, 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 N313 XGM registered?

N313 XGM is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N313 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N313 XGM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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