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S67 LAN

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,382 mi
Last recorded148,382 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2005
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS67 LAN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2005 148,382 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 148,382 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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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S67 LAN is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S67 LAN, 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

How do I check the history of S67 LAN?

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What year was S67 LAN registered?

S67 LAN is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S67 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S67 LAN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S67 LAN have outstanding finance?

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