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S493 AJL

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,285 mi
Last recorded19,285 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 AJL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2022 19,285 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 19,281 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 19,018 miles

Nearside Rear Upper rear ball joint dust cover has a slight split.

Pass 27 Jun 2018
Pass 1 Jul 2017 17,700 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,404 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 12,355 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 12,138 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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S493 AJL is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S493 AJL, 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 S493 AJL registered?

S493 AJL is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S493 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S493 AJL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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