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T760 BKX

1999 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,324 mi
Last recorded159,324 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT760 BKX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2010 159,324 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 159,324 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 157,033 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2008 138,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2007 123,694 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 123,691 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 104,493 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 85,096 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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T760 BKX is a 1999 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T760 BKX, 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 T760 BKX registered?

T760 BKX is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is T760 BKX safe to buy?

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