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S360 SRT

1998 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,975 mi
Last recorded93,975 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS360 SRT
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2011 93,975 miles

All rear brake pipes just starting to pit/rust

Front brake discs rusting inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2010 91,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 87,735 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 83,999 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 81,474 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Near side parking brake should be checked.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 77,348 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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S360 SRT is a 1998 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S360 SRT, 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 S360 SRT registered?

S360 SRT is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S360 SRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S360 SRT shows 6 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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