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S721 KJT

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,925 mi
Last recorded135,925 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS721 KJT
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 135,925 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 135,328 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 133,499 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 130,601 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 127,556 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 123,901 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on edges

Off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2007 121,175 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on edges

Off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2006 118,494 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 118,125 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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S721 KJT is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S721 KJT, 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 S721 KJT registered?

S721 KJT is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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