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R91 GGP

1998 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,075 mi
Last recorded226,075 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 GGP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 226,075 miles

front suspention corroded

n/s/f tyre is perished

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/f fog light loose

o/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

rear suspention corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2008 226,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 226,054 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 265,014 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 241,153 miles

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

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

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

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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R91 GGP is a 1998 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R91 GGP, 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 R91 GGP registered?

R91 GGP is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R91 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R91 GGP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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