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S799 YHK

1998 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

99,891 mi
Last recorded99,891 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 YHK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 99,891 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021
Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019
Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,768 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 92,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 90,481 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 88,005 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 83,022 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,567 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,170 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,967 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,394 miles

mielage poorly illuminated.

oil leak on engine, X2.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,961 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)

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

oil leak on engine, drivers side.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 67,802 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 66,350 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2007
Pass 27 Nov 2006

small chips in windscreen

unable to read milage correctly

Pass 1 Dec 2005 59,231 miles

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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S799 YHK is a 1998 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 S799 YHK, 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 S799 YHK registered?

S799 YHK is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S799 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S799 YHK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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