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R790 STA

1998 BMW 540

Black Diesel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,038 mi
Last recorded169,038 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 STA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2011 169,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 164,251 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 137,724 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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R790 STA is a 1998 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R790 STA, 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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What year was R790 STA registered?

R790 STA is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R790 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 STA shows 3 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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