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R909 AOO

1998 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,284 mi
Last recorded155,284 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 AOO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 155,284 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 154,738 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 154,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 151,030 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 151,021 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure securing hanger corroded cable fowling drive shaft (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 142,574 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 142,454 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 133,235 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 124,174 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 116,611 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 116,596 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 113,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 113,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 109,150 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 103,280 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,048 miles

Fuel pipes getting corroded.

Both front tyres scrubing outer edges.

Both rear tyres getting low.

Brake pipes to both rear flexs getting corroded.

Front subframe getting corroded.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Slight play near side rear wishbone bottom bush.

Windscreen chiped.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 97,994 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres scrubing outer edges.

Both rear tyres getting low.

Brake pipe to near side rear flex getting corroded.

Brake pipe to off side rear flex getting corroded.

Front subframe getting corroded.

Fuel pipes getting corroded.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Slight play near side rear wishbone bottom bush.

Some play off side rear anti-roll bar link.

Windscreen chiped.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 91,194 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 80,553 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 80,553 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear + passenger side front tyre 3mm keep check

driver side rear link arm has slight play keep check

Pass 8 Apr 2008 67,590 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 53,886 miles

near side parking brake reading low

Pass 8 Feb 2006 51,524 miles

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

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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R909 AOO is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R909 AOO, 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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R909 AOO is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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