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R526 ACC

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,677 mi
Last recorded89,677 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 ACC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 89,677 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 86,394 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 83,355 miles

Fluid present on power steering pipes beneath reservoir, no leak apparent at time of test.

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2010 76,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate slightly delaminating

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link arm bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Jan 2009 69,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front inner brake pads seem low

covers fitted to vehicle

rear number plate staring to delaminate

various bodywork damage around vehicle ,bonnet

Fail 24 Jan 2009 69,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

advise front inner brake pads seem low

covers fitted to vehicle

rear number plate staring to delaminate

various bodywork damage around vehicle ,bonnet

Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,711 miles

(1) Rear number plate starting to delaminate. (2) Keep check on Rear brake shoes.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,979 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 52,835 miles

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

DENT ON OFFSIDE REAR WING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

REPLACED OFFSIDE REAR STOP LAMP BULB DUE TO BULB DISCOLOURING

Fail 20 Jan 2006 52,835 miles

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Centre Front Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DENT ON OFFSIDE REAR WING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

REPLACED OFFSIDE REAR STOP LAMP BULB DUE TO BULB DISCOLOURING

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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R526 ACC is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R526 ACC, 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 R526 ACC?

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What year was R526 ACC registered?

R526 ACC is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R526 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 ACC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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