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S142 NTF

1999 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,454 mi
Last recorded130,454 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 NTF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 130,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front valance damaged

nearside wing mirror glass cracked and outer casing missing

offside front foglight not working

under tray damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2014 130,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front valance damaged

nearside wing mirror glass cracked and outer casing missing

offside front foglight not working

under tray damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2013 107,536 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 107,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 76,155 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,166 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 50,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both rear air suspension bellows showing signs of perishing.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,657 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 35,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,781 miles

front reg plate slightly damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2009 27,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2008 16,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,184 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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S142 NTF is a 1999 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 107,004 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 S142 NTF, 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 27 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S142 NTF is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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