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R315 WLD

1998 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,229 mi
Last recorded39,229 miles
Recorded on9 May 2006
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 WLD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 May 2006 39,229 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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R315 WLD is a 1998 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 R315 WLD, 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 R315 WLD registered?

R315 WLD is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R315 WLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R315 WLD shows 1 test 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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