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S610 UHK

1998 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,498 mi
Last recorded182,498 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS610 UHK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 182,498 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 179,000 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 179,000 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 168,450 miles

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

O.S.R.ANTI ROLL BAR LINK DUST COVERS SPLIT N.S.R. DUST COVERS SPLIT

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 168,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O.S.R.ANTI ROLL BAR LINK DUST COVERS SPLIT N.S.R. DUST COVERS SPLIT

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 121,434 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 217,486 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 217,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 198,983 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 198,983 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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S610 UHK is a 1998 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S610 UHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S610 UHK registered?

S610 UHK is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S610 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S610 UHK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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