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T282 JFC

1999 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,855 mi
Last recorded130,855 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 JFC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 130,855 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 26 Aug 2017 113,100 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 100,756 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 99,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 97,787 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2013 97,133 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 97,133 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light does not work

Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,348 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 94,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 91,677 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on onner surface

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,760 miles

minor chips on front screan

Fail 1 Feb 2010 88,755 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

minor chips on front screan

offside rear door does not open from inside or outside of car

Pass 23 Jan 2009 84,615 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 79,400 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 74,866 miles

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

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

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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T282 JFC is a 1999 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T282 JFC, 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 T282 JFC registered?

T282 JFC is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is T282 JFC safe to buy?

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