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T53 LAO

1999 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,325 mi
Last recorded118,325 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 LAO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 118,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2009 116,230 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 116,205 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,993 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 94,728 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 85,169 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T53 LAO is a 1999 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T53 LAO, 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 T53 LAO registered?

T53 LAO is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T53 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T53 LAO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T53 LAO have outstanding finance?

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