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S552 HAN

1999 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,434 mi
Last recorded94,434 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 HAN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2020 94,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 91,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corroded underside

slight oil leak

Pass 3 May 2018 88,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,126 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 83,643 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,218 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,674 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 73,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,864 miles

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sides front inner brake discs rusted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,392 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag warning light staying on

wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,977 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2008 62,935 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 53,137 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S552 HAN is a 1999 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 107,004 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 S552 HAN, 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 27 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S552 HAN registered?

S552 HAN is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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