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T696 SOU

1999 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,963 mi
Last recorded120,963 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT696 SOU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 120,963 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 117,135 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 113,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 111,512 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,494 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 109,492 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 108,064 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 105,974 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 103,098 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 103,098 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 100,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 96,676 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 93,945 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 92,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 88,137 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 88,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007
Pass 19 Sep 2006 63,948 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 47,574 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 47,574 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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T696 SOU is a 1999 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T696 SOU, 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 T696 SOU registered?

T696 SOU is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T696 SOU safe to buy?

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