MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,255 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight play in the offside front wheel
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight play in the offside front wheel
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Both wipers smear slightly.
Crack in windscreen outside of swept area.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
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T227 SPK is a 1999 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 T227 SPK, 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.
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What year was T227 SPK registered?
T227 SPK is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 14 May 1999.
Is T227 SPK safe to buy?
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