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S45 CCB

1998 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,396 mi
Last recorded155,396 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 CCB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 155,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 154,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 151,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 150,530 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 150,528 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission cooler/hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested Coolant leaking from radiator (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 148,425 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 148,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 145,975 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 145,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 144,064 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 144,064 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 141,281 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 138,136 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 133,888 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 129,674 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 126,572 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 122,871 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 120,069 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 115,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 109,069 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 102,664 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 89,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 65,008 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 52,604 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 52,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front no plate cracked

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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S45 CCB is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S45 CCB, 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 S45 CCB registered?

S45 CCB is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S45 CCB safe to buy?

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