MOT Status
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210,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Handbrake has little reserve travel
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))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear, both have perishing cracks (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected
engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded, plastic outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid recheck wipers (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding recheck tyre and wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear, both have perishing cracks (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected
engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded, plastic outer sill covers fitted
both rear tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm
engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
nearside front and offside front brake hoses starting to deteriorate
nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded
where front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-tray, not inspected
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both rear tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm
engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
nearside front and offside front brake hoses starting to deteriorate
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded
offside inner [front to rear] brake pipe corroded
where front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-tray, not inspected
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake pipes corroded
engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected
front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise o/s/r number plate bulb slightly dim.
Advise rear number plate is starting to deteriorate.
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Advise aftermarket HID(xenon) headlamp kit is fitted with no apparent self levelling device.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advise o/s/r number plate bulb slightly dim.
Advise rear number plate is starting to deteriorate.
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)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Advise aftermarket HID(xenon) headlamp kit is fitted with no apparent self levelling device.
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R98 PAE is a 1997 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 117,944 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 R98 PAE, 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 29 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R98 PAE is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 19 August 1997.
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