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S5 PWR

1999 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,941 mi
Last recorded19,941 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 PWR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2007 19,941 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,941 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise condition of rear number plate

Pass 18 Apr 2006 72,580 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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S5 PWR is a 1999 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S5 PWR, 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 S5 PWR registered?

S5 PWR is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S5 PWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 PWR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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