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R661 NFP

1998 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 NFP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2012
Pass 11 Jan 2011 131,335 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 125,566 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 121,087 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 115,444 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 101,325 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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R661 NFP is a 1998 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R661 NFP, 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 R661 NFP registered?

R661 NFP is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R661 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 NFP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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