1995 BMW 540 4.0L Petrol · M596 SUY
1995 BMW 540 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1995. Recorded mileage 135,361 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M596 SUY Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2011
- 135,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M596 SUY Mileage History
- 12/09/2006143,540 mi
- 26/09/2007152,206 mi+8,666 mi
- 01/10/2007152,206 mi
- 08/09/2008154,891 mi+2,685 mi
- 14/09/2009162,584 mi+7,693 mi
- 29/09/2010163,855 mi+1,271 mi
- 25/10/2011135,361 mi-28,494 mi
Average of roughly -1,598 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M596 SUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 540 (M596 SUY) between September 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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