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S938 LBW

1998 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,989 mi
Last recorded162,989 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 LBW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 162,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 156,195 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 156,173 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 145,248 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

all metal brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn on edges

fuel pipes corroded

left hand bank catalytic convertor rattle

rear brake pads worn

Fail 24 Oct 2018 145,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

all metal brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn on edges

fuel pipes corroded

left hand bank exhaust catalytic convertor rattle

rear brake pads worn

Pass 28 Nov 2017 132,098 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 132,083 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 131,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 127,668 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 123,126 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 113,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 108,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 108,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,861 miles

nearside rear brake cable outer split

Fail 30 Dec 2011 95,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake cable outer split

Pass 2 Dec 2010 89,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroding

wiper rubbers split still clearing

Pass 7 Jan 2009 86,693 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 81,742 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 72,134 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 72,134 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 64,816 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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S938 LBW is a 1998 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S938 LBW, 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.

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S938 LBW is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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