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R253 GOB

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,118 mi
Last recorded98,118 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 GOB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 98,118 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 96,976 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 95,036 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 95,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 92,393 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 92,393 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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R253 GOB is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R253 GOB, 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 R253 GOB registered?

R253 GOB is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R253 GOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 GOB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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