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T571 TWX

1999 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,258 mi
Last recorded74,258 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2006
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT571 TWX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2006 74,258 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 74,258 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

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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T571 TWX is a 1999 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 T571 TWX, 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 T571 TWX registered?

T571 TWX is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T571 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T571 TWX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T571 TWX have outstanding finance?

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