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R37 RVP

1998 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,725 mi
Last recorded135,725 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 RVP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 135,725 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 135,720 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 135,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 135,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 134,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass deteriorated ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2014 134,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both headlamps poor beam image

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

Nearside mirror slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 129,459 miles

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

airbag light on

nearside door mirror deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2012 129,349 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

airbag light on

nearside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2011 121,328 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 118,207 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 115,219 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 113,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 113,259 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 113,237 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2006 109,009 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 109,009 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES

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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R37 RVP is a 1998 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R37 RVP, 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 R37 RVP registered?

R37 RVP is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R37 RVP safe to buy?

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