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S641 JGT

1999 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,040 mi
Last recorded142,040 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS641 JGT
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 142,040 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2013 136,099 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 136,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 122,110 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 108,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 100,812 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 92,472 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre cuts on wall

offside rear tyre cuts on wall

Pass 14 Apr 2008 78,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 68,262 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 68,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,630 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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S641 JGT is a 1999 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S641 JGT, 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 S641 JGT registered?

S641 JGT is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S641 JGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S641 JGT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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