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R743 KGN

1998 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,681 mi
Last recorded99,681 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 KGN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 99,681 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s washer jet weak spray

o/s washer jet out of adjustment

Fail 18 May 2012 99,681 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s washer jet weak spray

o/s washer jet out of adjustment

Fail 28 Sep 2010 96,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 96,940 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 95,216 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 95,216 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 91,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 80,507 miles

off side headlamp inner glass is wet only just has a visible patern

Pass 23 May 2006 73,045 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 73,033 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R743 KGN is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R743 KGN, 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 R743 KGN registered?

R743 KGN is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R743 KGN safe to buy?

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