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S47 JRK

1998 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,680 mi
Last recorded96,680 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 JRK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,680 miles

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

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2014 96,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 2 May 2013 96,676 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 96,633 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 96,616 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 96,616 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 96,393 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 96,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 95,788 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 95,788 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 95,126 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 94,700 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 93,650 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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S47 JRK is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S47 JRK, 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 S47 JRK registered?

S47 JRK is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S47 JRK safe to buy?

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