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DLZ 6715

1999 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,582 mi
Last recorded164,582 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 6715
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 164,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear inner sills are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 21 Apr 2011 155,115 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 144,787 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 131,795 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 131,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 121,392 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 106,370 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 106,370 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DLZ 6715 is a 1999 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 107,004 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 DLZ 6715, 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 27 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 DLZ 6715 registered?

DLZ 6715 is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is DLZ 6715 safe to buy?

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