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T140 UUF

1999 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,682 mi
Last recorded79,682 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 UUF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2007 79,682 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 77,436 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 75,429 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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T140 UUF is a 1999 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T140 UUF, 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

How do I check the history of T140 UUF?

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What year was T140 UUF registered?

T140 UUF is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T140 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T140 UUF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T140 UUF have outstanding finance?

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