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R552 VJB

1998 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,892 mi
Last recorded211,892 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 VJB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2020 211,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 204,360 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill has holed but not in the prescribed area

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2019 204,357 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner sill has holed but not in the prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2018 198,256 miles

Offside Front tyre is low on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre is low on the outer edge

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills are rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2018 198,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre is low on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre is low on the outer edge

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills are rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2017 193,732 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear outer sills are rusty

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Dec 2015 187,160 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer sill is rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2015 179,928 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 179,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 165,624 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)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2013 165,622 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 159,319 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery warning lamp on,air bag warning lamp on,pad warning lamp on

Fail 15 Nov 2012 159,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery warning lamp on,air bag warning lamp on,pad warning lamp on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 151,494 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery light on,airbag light on,brake warning lamp on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 151,494 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery light on,airbag light on,brake warning lamp on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 151,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chip in screen, engine leaking oil, airbag light on, battery light on, handbrake warning light on, front antiroll bar drop links worn and noisy

Pass 2 Oct 2010 144,278 miles

several chips in screen, battery light is on, front discs is corroded, front brake imbalance is on limit

Pass 18 Sep 2009 139,713 miles

chip in screen, master cylinder and servo covered in plastic, both handbrake cables outer casing worn

Pass 9 Oct 2008 132,112 miles

air-bag light on; stonechip in screen; rear tyres low inner edges; near side front tyre on limit

Pass 18 Sep 2007 123,975 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 114,067 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 104,431 miles

Screen is chipped

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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R552 VJB is a 1998 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R552 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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R552 VJB is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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