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R431 WCF

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 WCF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Chip in windscreen.

Offside Front Air intake pipe insecure.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 111,203 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 111,203 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,802 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 108,802 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 108,157 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 108,157 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 106,830 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 106,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 104,772 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 102,765 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 102,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 100,525 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 100,525 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 97,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 95,288 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 91,701 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 86,860 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2007 86,859 miles

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2006 80,806 miles

rear lower wishbone outer bushes worn

Pass 16 Sep 2005 74,090 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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R431 WCF is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R431 WCF, 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 R431 WCF registered?

R431 WCF is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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