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T644 JGC

1999 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,687 mi
Last recorded126,687 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT644 JGC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 126,687 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 126,687 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 118,395 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 118,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 113,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 113,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 105,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 99,609 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 95,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2008 82,383 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 72,781 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 68,855 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 61,492 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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T644 JGC is a 1999 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T644 JGC, 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 T644 JGC registered?

T644 JGC is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T644 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T644 JGC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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