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S454 TWA

1998 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,940 mi
Last recorded180,940 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS454 TWA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 180,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust system heat shield slightly insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wheel arch lining/trim slightly insecure

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 180,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible xenon fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible xenon fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust system heat shield slightly insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wheel arch lining/trim slightly insecure

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 177,785 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 177,785 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 171,566 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear outer sill excessively corroded, just outside prescribed areas for suspension and seatbelts.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under plastic cover. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 167,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, partly hidden with an undertray (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear outer sill excessively corroded, just outside prescribed areas for suspension and seatbelts.

Nearside rear wheel bearing rough, not excessive.

Parking brake effort only just met.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 161,390 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 154,914 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 148,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r jacking point corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 148,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r jacking point corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 141,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 133,909 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 125,324 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 116,840 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 116,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 107,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 107,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 102,458 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 102,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 95,543 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 88,931 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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S454 TWA is a 1998 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S454 TWA, 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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S454 TWA is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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