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R504 VJB

1998 BMW 540

Green Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,291 mi
Last recorded139,291 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 VJB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 139,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bonnet shows signs of damage but hinges secure and latch operates

bootlid heavily corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2011 139,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bonnet shows signs of damage but hinges secure and latch operates

bootlid heavily corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2010 139,093 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 131,715 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 117,834 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 103,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 85,245 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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R504 VJB is a 1998 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R504 VJB, 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 R504 VJB registered?

R504 VJB is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R504 VJB safe to buy?

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