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front discs low
front number plate damaged
front wheel rims dented
headlight lenes damaged
nearside front outer sill damaged
rear subframe bushes worn
some play steering box
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front discs low
front number plate damaged
front wheel rims dented
headlight lenes damaged
nearside front exhaust joint nut missing and corroded
nearside front outer sill damaged
rear subframe bushes worn
some play steering box
all discs low
both front wheel dented
nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all discs low
both front wheel dented
nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge
nearside front suspention leg slight leak
nearside front wheel rim damaged
offside front wheel rim damaged inner edge
offside headlight water damage
rear pads low
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front suspention leg slight leak
nearside front wheel rim damaged
offside front wheel rim damaged inner edge
offside headlight water damage
rear pads low
slight condensation in both front headlamp lenses
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight condensation in both front headlamp lenses
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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S446 OTR is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 S446 OTR, 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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What year was S446 OTR registered?
S446 OTR is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 9 December 1998.
Is S446 OTR safe to buy?
The MOT history for S446 OTR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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