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OSL 63N

1999 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,306 mi
Last recorded125,306 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSL 63N
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 125,306 miles

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm

both rear tyres 2mm

colour of both rear indicators

condensation and intensity of n/s beam pattern

condition and slight movement in all rear axle bushs

corrosion and condition on both front brake discs

corrosion and grease on main brake pipes

corrosion both front brake pipes

damage and condensation to o/s/r light lens

oil leak on engine

rear brake and handbrake performance

stone chip in zone b of windscreen

Fail 17 Mar 2014 125,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm

both rear tyres 2mm

colour of both rear indicators

condensation and intensity of n/s beam pattern

condition and slight movement in all rear axle bushs

corrosion and condition on both front brake discs

corrosion and grease on main brake pipes

corrosion both front brake pipes

damage and condensation to o/s/r light lens

oil leak on engine

rear brake and handbrake performance

stone chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2012 120,790 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes BORDERLINE

o/s mirror BORDERLINE

Pass 14 Nov 2011 114,692 miles

corrosion on front brake disc s

corrosion on main brake pipes

Fail 14 Nov 2011 114,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion on front brake disc s

corrosion on main brake pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2010 103,374 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 103,125 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 91,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

condensation in headlamps

inside of front brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

offside wiper starting to split

only one washer jet working on offside

rear registration plate water marked

Pass 18 Feb 2009 91,259 miles

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

condensation in headlamps

inside of front brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

offside wiper starting to split

only one washer jet working on offside

rear registration plate water marked

Fail 28 Jan 2008 84,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front registration plate shows damage.

near side front tyre tread worn uneven, is bald at the edge and perished.

off and n ear side rear tyres tread worn uneven.

off and near side front lamp units show condensation.

off side front, off side rear and near side rear tyres tread show deep splits.

off side rear inner position lamp inoperative.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

steering system feels tight on lock to lock check.

undervehicle oil contamination.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 84,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front registration plate shows damage.

near side front tyre tread worn uneven, is bald at the edge and perished.

off and n ear side rear tyres tread worn uneven.

off and near side front lamp units show condensation.

off side front, off side rear and near side rear tyres tread show deep splits.

off side rear inner position lamp inoperative.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

steering system feels tight on lock to lock check.

undervehicle oil contamination.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 78,221 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear registration plates show slight backing lift.

under shield fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 70,798 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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OSL 63N is a 1999 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OSL 63N, 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.

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What year was OSL 63N registered?

OSL 63N is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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