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S747 THL

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,057 mi
Last recorded133,057 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 THL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 133,057 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 133,644 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 133,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 128,334 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 125,559 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 122,999 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jun 2009 122,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

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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S747 THL is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S747 THL, 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 S747 THL registered?

S747 THL is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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