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S239 JVP

1999 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,668 mi
Last recorded145,668 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS239 JVP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 145,668 miles

Both headlights misted up

Engine & Floor covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre valve perished

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

Offside Front Tyre valve perished

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake discs worn

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 142,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 137,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 134,408 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 129,631 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 121,747 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 121,747 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 113,001 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 15 Jan 2009 105,862 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 105,862 miles

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

play in o/s steering idler

Fail 24 Apr 2008 97,600 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 97,600 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 95,602 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 93,418 miles

front tyres on legal limits

rear tyres low on tread inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2006 93,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres on legal limits

rear tyres low on tread inner edge

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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S239 JVP is a 1999 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S239 JVP, 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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S239 JVP is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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