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S136 MVY

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,195 mi
Last recorded154,195 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 MVY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 154,195 miles

Metal brake pipes sections freshly treated and unable to be fully inspected

Fail 29 Jan 2013 154,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Metal brake pipes sections freshly treated and unable to be fully inspected

Pass 2 Feb 2012 150,258 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 146,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 141,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 135,991 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 130,895 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 111,310 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 96,521 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

movement in both rear top hub link arms.

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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S136 MVY is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S136 MVY, 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 S136 MVY registered?

S136 MVY is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S136 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S136 MVY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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