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N763 ENX

1996 BMW 540

Blue Lpg 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,930 mi
Last recorded176,930 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 540125,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN763 ENX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 176,930 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 176,930 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function base plate falling away (2.7.2a)

Front suspension dust covers worn and perished

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 174,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 173,025 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKS SOFT IN OPERATION , SLIGHT WEARIN FRONT BALL JOINTS , SPEEDO HEAD HAS BEEN CHANGED AND ACTUAL MILEAGE IS SHOWING 30,000 MILES LESS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 5 Feb 2013 170,472 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED AROUND DRAIN HOLE , ADVISED BY CUSTOMER SPEEDO HEAD CHANGED AND SPEEDO IS 30,000 MILES LESS THAN ACTUAL MILEAGE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 198,402 miles

REAR MAIN SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN , CORROSION IN NEARSIDE FLOOR , OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 Feb 2011 194,133 miles

REAR FUEL FILTER CABLE TIED ,

Fail 16 Feb 2011 194,133 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

REAR FUEL FILTER CABLE TIED ,

Pass 12 Dec 2009 149,840 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 138,556 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 130,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 122,564 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 112,500 miles

vehicle is fitted with LPG but running on petrol at time of test

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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N763 ENX is a 1996 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,982cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N763 ENX, 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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N763 ENX is a 1996 BMW 540, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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