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R901 PCF

1998 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,509 mi
Last recorded124,509 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 PCF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2011 124,509 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 118,958 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 113,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to detetiate

Pass 13 Sep 2007 111,751 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 105,085 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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R901 PCF is a 1998 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R901 PCF, 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 R901 PCF registered?

R901 PCF is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R901 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 PCF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R901 PCF have outstanding finance?

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