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S291 JMG

1999 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,875 mi
Last recorded139,875 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 JMG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 139,875 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 136,224 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f antiroll bar links gaiters split

Pass 1 Dec 2008 136,224 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f antiroll bar links gaiters split

Pass 4 Dec 2007 132,224 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 128,607 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 123,105 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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S291 JMG is a 1999 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S291 JMG, 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

How do I check the history of S291 JMG?

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What year was S291 JMG registered?

S291 JMG is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S291 JMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S291 JMG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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