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T63 EBW

1999 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,414 mi
Last recorded125,414 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT63 EBW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2006 125,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat check belt without removing child seat ok

front wipers slight smear on screen not to excess at present

hand brake shoes tight on rear discs not seized at time of test

headlight wash in/op none xenon lighting fitted ok

water ingress into rear no plate still readable at present

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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T63 EBW is a 1999 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T63 EBW, 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 T63 EBW registered?

T63 EBW is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T63 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T63 EBW shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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