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S288 EYG

1998 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 EYG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011
Fail 26 Jul 2011

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 123,750 miles

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

c.o very erattic

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2009 120,239 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 117,266 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 113,683 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r

n/s handbrake reading poor

rear brake pipes corroding

slight ridge front brake discs + pads thin

Pass 31 Jul 2006 109,796 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 109,767 miles

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

handbrake only effort at miniunm efficency

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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S288 EYG is a 1998 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S288 EYG, 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

How do I check the history of S288 EYG?

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What year was S288 EYG registered?

S288 EYG is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S288 EYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S288 EYG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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