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R910 MBU

1998 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 MBU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 102,330 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 101,205 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipes by tank corroded

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 99,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipes by tank corroding

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 99,657 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hand brake low effort

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,077 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 98,017 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 95,681 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 93,537 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 91,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,958 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 85,958 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 74,893 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,229 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,881 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 64,575 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 59,036 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 52,799 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 52,792 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 48,245 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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R910 MBU is a 1998 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R910 MBU, 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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What year was R910 MBU registered?

R910 MBU is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R910 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R910 MBU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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