MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,435 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine and transmission oil leaks
front brake discs corroded
headlamp wiring untidy and not secured
nearside no plate bulb fading
rear boot spoiler loose
slight play in the nearside and offside front roll bar drop links
the nearside and offside rear wheels have slight damage to the inner rims
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
rattle from right hand cat.suspect loose and causing restriction
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R898 HUP is a 1998 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R898 HUP, 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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R898 HUP is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R898 HUP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R898 HUP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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