MOT Status
ValidMileage
69,201 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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