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T414 NAM

1999 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,644 mi
Last recorded110,644 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT414 NAM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 110,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 110,644 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 107,198 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 102,910 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 98,703 miles

slight condensation o/s headlamp

Pass 18 Jun 2008 94,112 miles

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

slight condensation o/s and n/s head lamps

Fail 18 Jun 2008 94,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight condensation o/s and n/s head lamps

Pass 20 Apr 2007 89,585 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2007 89,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

car dash information. speed limit 30, cheek tyre pressure

Pass 12 May 2006 85,458 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 85,405 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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T414 NAM is a 1999 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T414 NAM, 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 T414 NAM registered?

T414 NAM is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T414 NAM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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