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T45 CVJ

1999 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

221,336 mi
Last recorded221,336 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT45 CVJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 221,336 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 219,013 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 217,191 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 215,255 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 211,863 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 210,805 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 207,250 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 203,610 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 203,610 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 199,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 194,973 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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T45 CVJ is a 1999 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T45 CVJ, 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 T45 CVJ?

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What year was T45 CVJ registered?

T45 CVJ is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T45 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T45 CVJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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