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R204 NKB

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

148,836 mi
Last recorded148,836 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 NKB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 148,836 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 114,716 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 106,041 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,558 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 101,819 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 101,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,740 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 95,734 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,702 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking round inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,808 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,851 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 77,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 73,573 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 65,138 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,121 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,709 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 44,494 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 37,817 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 31,699 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 26,515 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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R204 NKB is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 116,079 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 R204 NKB, 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 28 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 R204 NKB registered?

R204 NKB is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R204 NKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 NKB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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