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S76 DUP

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,928 mi
Last recorded161,928 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS76 DUP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 161,928 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight wear on inner and outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 4 Jun 2009 152,041 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2009 152,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 143,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 136,557 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 136,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake wear wire not fitted correctly

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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S76 DUP is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S76 DUP, 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 S76 DUP registered?

S76 DUP is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S76 DUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S76 DUP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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