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T405 RPC

1999 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,559 mi
Last recorded81,559 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT405 RPC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 81,559 miles

All tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 8 May 2017 81,220 miles

Front corrosion evident bothside brake discs

Rear corrosion evident bothside brake discs

deterioration bothside headlamps

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 11 May 2016 80,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside front brake pads appear to be wearing low (3.5.1g)

corrosion evident bothside front & bothside rear brake discs

deterioration/moisture evident bothside headlamps

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 27 Aug 2013 79,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion evident at offside front jacking point area

moisture inside both headlaps

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,580 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 6 Aug 2009 74,362 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 70,741 miles

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

shoulder area wear offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2007 65,649 miles

unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undertray/construction

Pass 23 May 2006 58,869 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 58,869 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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T405 RPC 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 90%.

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 T405 RPC, 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 T405 RPC registered?

T405 RPC is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T405 RPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T405 RPC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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