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S940 AUM

1998 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,135 mi
Last recorded160,135 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 AUM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2022 160,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 159,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 159,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 158,758 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 158,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 154,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 149,734 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 145,083 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 138,756 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 133,657 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 128,069 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 122,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 116,688 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 110,197 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 103,192 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 96,862 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 91,170 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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S940 AUM is a 1998 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 S940 AUM, 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 S940 AUM registered?

S940 AUM is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S940 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S940 AUM shows 17 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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