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T454 AJH

1999 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,143 mi
Last recorded158,143 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT454 AJH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 158,143 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 157,449 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 155,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 154,405 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 153,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 151,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 151,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 151,075 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 149,723 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 146,850 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 140,804 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 136,875 miles

Oil leak

offside front a.b.s sensor bolt missing and other bolt loose

Fail 21 Jul 2014 136,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

offside front a.b.s sensor bolt missing and other bolt loose

Pass 19 Jul 2013 132,484 miles

rear ehaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2013 132,462 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear ehaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2012 129,421 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 129,420 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 124,928 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 119,359 miles

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

nearside outer doorsill damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing inside

offside disc posible crack

Fail 22 Jul 2010 119,359 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

nearside outer doorsill damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing inside

offside disc posible crack

Fail 2 Jul 2010 119,199 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 114,058 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 109,225 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 104,526 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)

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 7 Jul 2006 100,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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T454 AJH is a 1999 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T454 AJH, 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

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What year was T454 AJH registered?

T454 AJH is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T454 AJH safe to buy?

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