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R300 ART

1998 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,564 mi
Last recorded191,564 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 ART
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 191,564 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 191,564 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 84,901 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 163,188 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 163,188 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 142,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 129,593 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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R300 ART is a 1998 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R300 ART, 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 R300 ART registered?

R300 ART is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R300 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 ART shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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