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T710 CBK

1999 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,324 mi
Last recorded117,324 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT710 CBK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2016 117,324 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both headlamps are affected by main beam being stuck on (1.7.5c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner sills are corroded under plastic panel,within 30cm of seat belt fixing (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All discs are corroded

Both rear brake pipes are corroded at brake hose ends

Ns rear tyre has worn to 1.6mm

Play in os rack arm

Sills are corroded behind plastic panels

Pass 20 Mar 2013 116,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 113,092 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 109,713 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 109,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 108,522 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 103,095 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 103,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 103,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 97,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 92,827 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate delaminating

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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T710 CBK is a 1999 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 T710 CBK, 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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T710 CBK is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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