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T370 ARX

1999 BMW 540

Black Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,660 mi
Last recorded183,660 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT370 ARX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 183,660 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 77,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 163,808 miles

advisecorrosion at rear nearside outer sill

qdvise corrosion at front offside brake pipe

Fail 3 Dec 2009 163,807 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advisecorrosion at rear nearside outer sill

qdvise corrosion at front offside brake pipe

Pass 27 Nov 2008 148,565 miles

unable to check rear nearside seat belt baby seat fitted

wear atrear offside and nearside tyre treads

Pass 18 Dec 2007 136,709 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 136,515 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 118,812 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 118,485 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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T370 ARX is a 1999 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T370 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.

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What year was T370 ARX registered?

T370 ARX is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T370 ARX safe to buy?

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