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J6 RNM

1999 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,677 mi
Last recorded140,677 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 RNM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 140,677 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

outer body sills corroded and damaged at jack points on rear

traction control light on

Fail 5 Oct 2011 140,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

outer body sills corroded and damaged at jack points on rear

traction control light on

Pass 30 Sep 2010 135,221 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 135,221 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 126,231 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 119,430 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2007 112,478 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 102,299 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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J6 RNM is a 1999 BMW 540 in Green 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 J6 RNM, 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 J6 RNM registered?

J6 RNM is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is J6 RNM safe to buy?

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