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T540 RGH

1999 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,588 mi
Last recorded162,588 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 RGH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 162,588 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake warning light on dash

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut NOT to cords

secondary bonnet catch deteriated

slight play in steering joints

Fail 10 Jan 2013 162,585 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake warning light on dash

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut NOT to cords

secondary bonnet catch deteriated

slight play in steering joints

Pass 21 Nov 2011 160,049 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 160,049 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 156,414 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside front tyre tread low on outter shoulder

offside front wheel arch liner broken

power steering resivour damp

slight corrosion on nearside outter sill and dented

Pass 27 Aug 2010 156,414 miles

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

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside front tyre tread low on outter shoulder

offside front wheel arch liner broken

power steering resivour damp

slight corrosion on nearside outter sill and dented

Fail 5 Mar 2009 142,909 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 142,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 135,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front wheel arch trim slightly damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2008 135,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both boot lid hinges loose

offside front wheel arch trim slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2007 126,412 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 126,412 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 119,711 miles

miosture in o/s/f head lamp

nail stuck in n/s/f tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2006 119,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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T540 RGH is a 1999 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T540 RGH, 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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T540 RGH is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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