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R279 UYY

1998 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,695 mi
Last recorded122,695 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 UYY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 122,695 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills front and rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 122,689 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills front and rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 122,661 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear air suspension cracked and perished

Pass 2 Oct 2020 122,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 121,336 miles

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 2 Oct 2018 120,402 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 120,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively juddering across screen and not clearing effective enough (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are worn very bad on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 118,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and splitting in tread no cords exposed

Offside Front tyre perished and splitting in tread no cords exposed

Pass 13 Aug 2016 116,131 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 116,131 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 112,398 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 107,444 miles

Both rear air suspension bellows perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 104,359 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre low inner edge

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY LOW INNER EDGE

Pass 11 Jul 2012 100,320 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2011 93,856 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,273 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 87,273 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 84,689 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 84,698 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 81,598 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 76,404 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 72,950 miles

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

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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R279 UYY is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R279 UYY, 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 R279 UYY registered?

R279 UYY is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R279 UYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 UYY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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