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T615 HTR

1999 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,991 mi
Last recorded143,991 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT615 HTR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 143,991 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 139,061 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise handbrake lever travel

o/s handbrake performance lower than n/s

o/s/r tyre,, tread perished and cracking,, worn slightly on inner edge,

rear exhaust heat shield loose

silght road noise, on road test,,

stone chip, windscreen

under trays and sill covers fitted,limitingview

Fail 26 Sep 2018 139,061 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven on inner edge,, tread perished and cracking,, cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise handbrake lever travel

o/s handbrake performance lower than n/s

o/s/r tyre,, tread perished and cracking,, worn slightly on inner edge,

rear exhaust heat shield loose

silght road noise, on road test,,

stone chip, windscreen

under trays and sill covers fitted,limitingview

Pass 4 Oct 2017 134,202 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sidewall, small cut (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine and rear axle ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (2.4.A.3)

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

advance handbrake travel

n/s/r wheel bearing, slight noise on rotation

o/s handbrake performance lower than n/s,, recommend check

o/s headlamp aim, temp repair carried out,,, recommend further attention

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 29 Sep 2017 134,202 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sidewall, small cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on edges,, recommend replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine and rear axle ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (2.4.A.3)

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

advance handbrake travel

n/s/r wheel bearing, slight noise on rotation

o/s handbrake performance lower than n/s,, recommend check

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 23 Jul 2016 130,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

minor oil leak

o/s handbrake performance lower than n/s

parking brake performance 16%, mot pass mark 16%,,,recommend check

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 18 Dec 2014 126,469 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn very slightly uneven on inner edge

brake pad wear indicator warning light on

nearside handbrake perofrmnace slightly lower than offside

offside front tyre worn slightly on edges

recommend check tyre pressures

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2014 126,469 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn very slightly uneven on inner edge

brake pad wear indicator warning light on

nearside handbrake perofrmnace slightly lower than offside

offside front tyre worn slightly on edges

recommend check tyre pressures

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2013 120,370 miles

Oil leak

sill covers and undertrays fitted limiting view

Fail 18 Nov 2013 120,370 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

sill covers and undertrays fitted limiting view

Pass 30 Jul 2012 114,319 miles

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

brake warning light on, recommend check

nearside handbrake performance slightly lower than offside

Fail 24 Jul 2012 114,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake warning light on, recommend check

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

tyre size 235/40/zr18 95y

Pass 23 Jun 2011 110,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Oil leak

undertrays fitted limiting view

Fail 20 Jun 2011 110,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on dash alight

recommed check tyre pressures and steering track

undertrays fitted limiting view

Pass 29 May 2010 105,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

Pass 16 May 2009 99,075 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 10 May 2008 91,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 85,646 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres 265/35/18, rear tyres 235/40/18

front undertrays and sill covers fitted limiting view

Pass 1 Jul 2006 78,727 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 78,174 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 78,158 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake peformance low

Fail 25 Apr 2006 78,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear driveshaft boot split

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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T615 HTR is a 1999 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T615 HTR, 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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T615 HTR is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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