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N591 PUF

1996 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,212 mi
Last recorded91,212 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN591 PUF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 91,212 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 86,728 miles

3 sctions of center brake lamp inoprative

Fail 11 Apr 2011 86,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

3 sections of center brake lamp inop

Pass 19 Apr 2010 82,469 miles

Drivers front fog lamp inoprative

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,412 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f spot light not working and both insecure

slight click from steering column when turned left and right

washer bottle leaking

Fail 21 Apr 2008 76,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

knocking noise from steering when shook from steering wheel at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2008 76,778 miles

knocking noise from steering when shook from steering wheel at time of test

Fail 9 Apr 2008 76,771 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion forming on metal fuel line under nearside of car - no leaks at time of test

corrosion forming on top of both rear coil springs

offside front fog lamp not working at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2007 73,426 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Apr 2006 68,988 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 68,988 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N591 PUF is a 1996 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N591 PUF, 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 N591 PUF registered?

N591 PUF is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N591 PUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N591 PUF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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