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R87 CTM

1998 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,000 mi
Last recorded78,000 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 CTM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre small lump in outer sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,215 miles

child seat fitted near side rear

Pass 25 Mar 2008 62,827 miles

both front suspension lower control arm has slight play in bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2007 56,195 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. †Front tyres are wearing on both edges. (Pressure?)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,334 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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R87 CTM is a 1998 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R87 CTM, 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 R87 CTM registered?

R87 CTM is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R87 CTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 CTM shows 6 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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