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R555 DJH

1998 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,950 mi
Last recorded117,950 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 DJH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 117,950 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag light illuminated

Fail 11 Jan 2012 117,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

air bag light illuminated

Pass 31 Mar 2010 114,534 miles

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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 107,305 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 107,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 97,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 86,284 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 86,176 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 73,289 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 73,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R555 DJH is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R555 DJH, 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

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What year was R555 DJH registered?

R555 DJH is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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