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S26 DNA

1999 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,201 mi
Last recorded69,201 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 DNA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 69,201 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on all disc's proably due to low mileage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant leak

Pass 24 May 2022 69,200 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 69,140 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 69,140 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 69,046 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 5 Oct 2015 66,890 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 68,663 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges + close to limit

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s handbrake reading poor

o/s/f tyre bald on edges + on limit

some play in n/s/r ball joint

Pass 28 Jul 2008
Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,090 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long handbrake travel

play in o/s/r wishbone rear outer bush on limit

Pass 14 Jul 2006 48,869 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 43,427 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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S26 DNA is a 1999 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S26 DNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S26 DNA registered?

S26 DNA is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 17 February 1999.

Is S26 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 DNA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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