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R427 MKH

1998 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 MKH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2011

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,072 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 17,026 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bottom of radiator swollen, may burst in near future.

Pass 10 Jun 2009
Fail 9 Jun 2009

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 99,998 miles

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2007 98,081 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 93,141 miles

rear brake pads low

slight wear both rear anti roll bar links

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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R427 MKH is a 1998 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R427 MKH, 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.

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What year was R427 MKH registered?

R427 MKH is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R427 MKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R427 MKH shows 9 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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