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R598 MEH

1998 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,244 mi
Last recorded181,244 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 MEH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 181,244 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 177,272 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 177,272 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 177,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 170,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 160,694 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 142,415 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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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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