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R246 BNT

1998 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,032 mi
Last recorded164,032 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 BNT
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2012 164,032 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 156,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 149,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 137,920 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 129,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 115,972 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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R246 BNT is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver 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 R246 BNT, 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 R246 BNT registered?

R246 BNT is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R246 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 BNT 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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