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R212 VKK

1998 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 VKK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011
Pass 16 Apr 2010
Pass 25 Mar 2009 102,963 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 102,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 93,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 75,990 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 61,532 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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R212 VKK is a 1998 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R212 VKK, 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

How do I check the history of R212 VKK?

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What year was R212 VKK registered?

R212 VKK is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R212 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 VKK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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