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R631 MDK

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,469 mi
Last recorded210,469 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 MDK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 210,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 210,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 201,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 193,571 miles

advise both rear tyres on limits

advise rear jacking points

Pass 31 Oct 2013 179,237 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 160,779 miles

advise both front tyres wear inner edge

advise front tracking

advise offside rear tyre on limits

Pass 24 Oct 2011 157,758 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 157,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 146,501 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 139,742 miles

air bag lamp staying on

both rear tyre treads low

Fail 30 Sep 2009 139,742 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag lamp staying on

both rear tyre treads low

Fail 20 Sep 2008 131,060 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 131,060 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 122,128 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 108,812 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 96,663 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 96,658 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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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R631 MDK is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R631 MDK, 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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R631 MDK is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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