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S913 ERR

1998 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,476 mi
Last recorded185,476 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS913 ERR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2022 185,476 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 185,306 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 185,013 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 184,701 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 184,666 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 174,154 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 159,877 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 143,429 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 133,222 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 122,512 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2009 107,220 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 94,093 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 78,991 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 63,716 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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S913 ERR is a 1998 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S913 ERR, 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 S913 ERR registered?

S913 ERR is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S913 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S913 ERR shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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