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R70 BYC

1999 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,083 mi
Last recorded88,083 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 BYC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 88,083 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,399 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear of the rear lower hub swivel bush/bearing has slight wear

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 81,390 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 81,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 70,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,520 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 69,242 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 68,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,171 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,527 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON INNER FACES

Pass 22 Aug 2009 64,716 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 64,715 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 61,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 61,549 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 59,689 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 59,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,787 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 53,153 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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R70 BYC is a 1999 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 107,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R70 BYC, 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 27 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R70 BYC registered?

R70 BYC is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is R70 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 BYC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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