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R614 BLE

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,475 mi
Last recorded121,475 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 BLE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 121,475 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front and nearside front tyres worn thin on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 109,579 miles

Front number plate quite badly damaged.

The o/s parking brake reading is quite low (140kg no lockout when the n/s one is locking out at 260kg).

There appears to be some oil or fluid contamination to the n/s/f brake disc inner face. This COULD be a caliper piston leak.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 109,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate quite badly damaged.

The o/s parking brake reading is quite low (140kg no lockout when the n/s one is locking out at 260kg).

There appears to be some oil or fluid contamination to the n/s/f brake disc inner face. This COULD be a caliper piston leak.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 107,339 miles

o/s/front tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 2 Feb 2012 107,339 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

o/s/front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 103,681 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 100,099 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 94,608 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 88,328 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 88,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 79,967 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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R614 BLE is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R614 BLE, 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 R614 BLE registered?

R614 BLE is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R614 BLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R614 BLE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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