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OFZ 3608

1999 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,443 mi
Last recorded72,443 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFZ 3608
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 72,443 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 72,335 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 72,074 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 72,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all visible brake pipes greased/undersealed

Pass 12 Apr 2022 71,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 71,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 71,032 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 70,796 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 70,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2018 70,390 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,849 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,944 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,548 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 63,402 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 63,402 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,065 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,509 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 59,509 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 57,110 miles

rear tyres starting to split on tread.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,026 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 55,026 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 53,210 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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OFZ 3608 is a 1999 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OFZ 3608, 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 OFZ 3608 registered?

OFZ 3608 is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is OFZ 3608 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFZ 3608 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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