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S731 NLW

1998 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,942 mi
Last recorded103,942 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 NLW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 103,942 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 96,783 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 96,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 90,890 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 90,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 86,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 86,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 73,788 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 73,758 miles

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

one of the twoo/s front abs sensor retaining bolts missing

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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S731 NLW is a 1998 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S731 NLW, 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 S731 NLW?

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What year was S731 NLW registered?

S731 NLW is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S731 NLW safe to buy?

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