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S303 BWP

1998 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,794 mi
Last recorded147,794 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS303 BWP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2007 147,794 miles

fuel lines starting to corrode

offside front tyre low 2mm 225/40zr18

passenger mirror glass broken

Pass 22 Jul 2006 132,790 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear discs corroded on inner edges

front brake pads low

nearside door mirror cracked

offside rear tyre low 3mm 235/35zr18y

Fail 15 Jul 2006 132,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

front and rear discs corroded on inner edges

front brake pads low

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside rear brake noisy

offside rear tyre low 3mm 235/35zr18y

Pass 23 Jul 2005 126,266 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2005 126,266 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside mirror glass cracked

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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S303 BWP is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S303 BWP, 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

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What year was S303 BWP registered?

S303 BWP is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S303 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S303 BWP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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