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S717 CHC

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,163 mi
Last recorded85,163 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 CHC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2010 85,163 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR TYRES AND NEARSIDE FRONT WEARING SLIGHTLY ON EDGES

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 77,148 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres low on tread

front lower arm bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

power steering belt perishing

rear drop links have play

rear number plate discoloured

slight play in steering idliers

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2007 73,441 miles

slight play in steering idliers

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front lower arm bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

offside cat broken up internally

rear number plate discoloured

slight play in both front suspension struts

Pass 28 Jul 2006 69,110 miles

offside front tyre is low on tread

slight play in all steering idlers

various chips in front screen

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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S717 CHC is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 S717 CHC, 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 S717 CHC registered?

S717 CHC is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S717 CHC safe to buy?

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