MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,434 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil on min
Corrosin around near side rear and off side rear jacking points also close to seat belt mounting advise repaire ASAP
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion around near side rear jacking point close to seat belt mounting advise repair ASAP
near side headlamp condensated affecting beam, cleared enough after headlamps on for 10 mins advise remove headlamp and dry out ASAP
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear number plate coverd in over spray advise replace ASAP
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear number plate coverd in over spray advise replace ASAP
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear O/S parking brake working as well as N/S and makes a rubbing sound.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
sideskirts fitted so unable to fully check cars sill area, front number plate cracked but secure at time of test, corrosion to edges of front and rear brake discs, both front tyres bald on outer edge, n/s/r brake discs slightly ridged
ADVISE OFF SIDE HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW
N/S TOP SUSPENION ARM RUBBER BUSH CREAKS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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S540 KGC is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 S540 KGC, 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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S540 KGC is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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