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N402 OYY

1996 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,158 mi
Last recorded118,158 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN402 OYY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 118,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear Fuel lines starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 118,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 111,911 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 110,339 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 109,185 miles

both front anti-roll bar dust covers slightly damaged

both front lower arms slight play

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,904 miles

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

Nearside Front sidewall perished

Offside Front sidewall perished

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 23 Jan 2017 106,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer cracks on the sidewall

Offside Front Outer cracks on the sidewall

Fail 18 Jan 2017 106,587 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer cracks on the sidewall

Offside Front Outer cracks on the sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2016 105,527 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 104,726 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 103,967 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 102,946 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 102,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 102,146 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 100,484 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 98,227 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,881 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 93,782 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 91,123 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 88,776 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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N402 OYY is a 1996 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N402 OYY, 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

How do I check the history of N402 OYY?

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What year was N402 OYY registered?

N402 OYY is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N402 OYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N402 OYY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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