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S585 PCW

1999 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,453 mi
Last recorded124,453 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 PCW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 124,453 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 119,035 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 119,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tension strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 118,997 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 118,930 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 116,534 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 114,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 112,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 107,126 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,853 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 99,483 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,780 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 90,172 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Wipers juddering

Pass 1 May 2013 85,559 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 81,218 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,278 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 79,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 75,004 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,004 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,438 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,283 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 63,320 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 58,520 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 53,723 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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S585 PCW is a 1999 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S585 PCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S585 PCW registered?

S585 PCW is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S585 PCW safe to buy?

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