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T607 RPL

1999 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,927 mi
Last recorded126,927 miles
Recorded on5 May 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

RegistrationT607 RPL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 126,927 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 119,543 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 117,942 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 117,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 94,774 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 84,162 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 84,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 76,157 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 68,977 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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T607 RPL 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 T607 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

How do I check the history of T607 RPL?

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What year was T607 RPL registered?

T607 RPL is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T607 RPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T607 RPL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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