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S450 ADP

1999 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

207,918 mi
Last recorded207,918 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 ADP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 207,918 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 199,348 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 190,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 172,513 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 153,944 miles

high level brake light not working

n/s/r suspension upper arm slight play in ball joint

Pass 8 Jan 2008 136,117 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 136,117 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 119,695 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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S450 ADP is a 1999 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 107,004 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 S450 ADP, 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 27 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S450 ADP?

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What year was S450 ADP registered?

S450 ADP is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S450 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S450 ADP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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