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T548 FAN

1999 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,625 mi
Last recorded142,625 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT548 FAN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 142,625 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 138,323 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 138,323 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 133,611 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 129,929 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 127,741 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 127,742 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 117,284 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake effort low

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2006 86,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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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T548 FAN is a 1999 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T548 FAN, 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 T548 FAN registered?

T548 FAN is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T548 FAN safe to buy?

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