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S470 FVE

1998 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,639 mi
Last recorded146,639 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 FVE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 146,639 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 138,903 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 132,212 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 132,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 123,114 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 123,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 120,620 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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S470 FVE is a 1998 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S470 FVE, 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

How do I check the history of S470 FVE?

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What year was S470 FVE registered?

S470 FVE is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S470 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S470 FVE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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