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R890 EVH

1998 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,045 mi
Last recorded2,045 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 EVH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 2,045 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 2,045 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 99,041 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 99,041 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 95,164 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 95,164 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

2 nails in nsr tyre

Pass 24 May 2006 89,070 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 83,007 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 82,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R890 EVH is a 1998 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R890 EVH, 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 R890 EVH registered?

R890 EVH is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R890 EVH safe to buy?

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