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T106 ARX

1999 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

246,882 mi
Last recorded246,882 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT106 ARX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 246,882 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 246,861 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 86,289 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 86,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008
Pass 20 Jun 2007

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 119,539 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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T106 ARX is a 1999 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 107,004 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 T106 ARX, 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 27 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 T106 ARX registered?

T106 ARX is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is T106 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T106 ARX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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