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T547 RPL

1999 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,703 mi
Last recorded78,703 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT547 RPL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 78,703 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 78,703 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Integral (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Integral (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 78,607 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 78,607 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 78,508 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 78,035 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 78,305 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative does not operate the offside headlamp (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,953 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,048 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 74,664 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,842 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,990 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 72,985 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 71,960 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,395 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp is of LED type

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres rubber perishing and starting to show cracks on tread surface (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,355 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 68,348 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,042 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,711 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,375 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,226 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 49,881 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,548 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,152 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,243 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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T547 RPL is a 1999 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T547 RPL, 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 T547 RPL registered?

T547 RPL is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T547 RPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T547 RPL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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