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S499 DRO

1998 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 DRO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013
Pass 23 Jan 2012 99,725 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 91,070 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 91,026 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,803 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 78,304 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 73,143 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,781 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,372 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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S499 DRO is a 1998 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S499 DRO, 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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How do I check the history of S499 DRO?

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What year was S499 DRO registered?

S499 DRO is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S499 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S499 DRO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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