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S40 FUN

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,180 mi
Last recorded118,180 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 FUN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 118,180 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 113,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 111,749 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Aug 2023 111,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 110,420 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 3 Aug 2021 109,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,928 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 107,928 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,498 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 105,108 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 103,077 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,021 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,607 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,253 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,309 miles

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,395 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 78,391 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 76,773 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,442 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 74,430 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 70,816 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,896 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,935 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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S40 FUN is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S40 FUN, 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 S40 FUN registered?

S40 FUN is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S40 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 FUN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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