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R882 UYX

1998 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,538 mi
Last recorded159,538 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 UYX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 159,538 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 155,116 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 151,076 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 151,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 144,889 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 144,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 139,946 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 134,825 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 129,198 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 123,935 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 120,480 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 117,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 110,413 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 110,413 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 103,294 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 95,672 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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R882 UYX is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R882 UYX, 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

How do I check the history of R882 UYX?

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What year was R882 UYX registered?

R882 UYX is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R882 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 UYX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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