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R480 SVJ

1998 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,206 mi
Last recorded119,206 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 SVJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 119,206 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 113,943 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 107,979 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 107,973 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 103,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 103,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag warning light on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,641 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 90,745 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 89,833 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 89,206 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 88,326 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 87,866 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 87,411 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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R480 SVJ is a 1998 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R480 SVJ, 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

How do I check the history of R480 SVJ?

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What year was R480 SVJ registered?

R480 SVJ is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R480 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 SVJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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