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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Both sides sill covers fitted
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake performance only just reaches required standard.
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside low effort from parking brake
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel tank staps corroded
output both headlights slightly reduced
wear and slight pitting front discs
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel tank staps corroded
nearside rear brake pipe above axle nearing corrosion limit
output both headlights slightly reduced
wear and slight pitting front discs
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
fuel tank staps corroded
HANDBRAKE READING 17%, MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 16%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres low on edges
both rear tyres badly worn inner edges
centre brake light disconnected
nearside mirror faded
output both headlights slightly reduced
HANDBRAKE READING 17%, MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 16%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres low on edges
both rear tyres badly worn inner edges
centre brake light disconnected
nearside mirror faded
output both headlights slightly reduced
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)
centre brake light disconnected
front brake application slightly uneven
nearside mirror faded
offside headlight output reduced
under trays fitted
Hole in nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Hole in nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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R503 LPG is a 1998 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 R503 LPG, 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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R503 LPG is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 1 January 1998.
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