MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,794 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
fuel lines starting to corrode
offside front tyre low 2mm 225/40zr18
passenger mirror glass broken
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
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
nearside mirror glass cracked
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of S303 BWP?
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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.
Does S303 BWP have outstanding finance?
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