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R775 GNB

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,255 mi
Last recorded194,255 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 GNB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2020 194,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both inner and outer sills covered heavily with sealant

Pass 14 Oct 2019 191,150 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sill cove fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 18,874 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 188,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40zr18 92w (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35r18 94 y sara brand (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor as marked (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 176,345 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Apr 2017 175,859 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 168,548 miles

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

Front and rear pads are not in full contact with inner faces of discs

Large oil leak from both rocker cover gaskets

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lwr arm pin sleeve is displaced (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 168,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill is holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill is holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front and rear pads are not in full contact with inner faces of discs

Large oil leak from both rocker cover gaskets

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lwr arm pin sleeve is displaced (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 168,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 163,812 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 158,834 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 154,462 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 151,547 miles

fule lines corroded

sill covers fitted floor covers fitted to underside

Fail 7 Dec 2011 151,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fule lines corroded

sill covers fitted floor covers fitted to underside

Pass 17 Nov 2010 147,464 miles

brake warning light showing on dash

off side front tyre scrubbed on edges

Fail 3 Nov 2010 147,464 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake warning light showing on dash

off side front tyre scrubbed on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2009 145,875 miles

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

off side front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2009 145,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

off side front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2008 142,291 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both outer sills have plastic covers preventing a full inspection

Fail 15 Oct 2008 142,286 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both outer sills have plastic covers preventing a full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2007 137,956 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 134,138 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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R775 GNB is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R775 GNB, 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.

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R775 GNB is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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