MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
advise o/s front tyre is worn on outter edge
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise o/s front tyre outter edge worn
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
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R598 MEH is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol 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 R598 MEH, 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 R598 MEH registered?
R598 MEH is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R598 MEH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R598 MEH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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