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T345 FBW

1999 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,413 mi
Last recorded177,413 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT345 FBW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2015 177,413 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 175,989 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 174,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 170,041 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 166,848 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 163,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 161,090 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 157,743 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 152,719 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 133,927 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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T345 FBW is a 1999 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T345 FBW, 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 T345 FBW?

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What year was T345 FBW registered?

T345 FBW is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T345 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T345 FBW shows 10 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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