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R240 OAM

1998 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,671 mi
Last recorded140,671 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 OAM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2011 140,671 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 131,891 miles

adv::: both rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 123,237 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 114,640 miles

both front tyres below 1.6mm limit on outer edges

both rear tyres below 1.6mm limit on inner edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Feb 2007 104,344 miles

[1] slight oil leak from power steering box

Pass 23 Feb 2006 974,854 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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R240 OAM is a 1998 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R240 OAM, 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 R240 OAM registered?

R240 OAM is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R240 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 OAM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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