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T811 ATF

1999 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,360 mi
Last recorded133,360 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT811 ATF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2019 133,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F tyre on 4mm tread

N/S/R inner seal corroded

O/S/F inner seal corroded

O/S/F tyre on 3mm tread

O/S/R inner seal corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 132,697 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 125,199 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 116,385 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 11,788 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 108,488 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 106,080 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 104,396 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 102,144 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 100,382 miles

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Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 97,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 94,356 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 91,261 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 81,478 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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T811 ATF is a 1999 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests 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 T811 ATF, 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 T811 ATF registered?

T811 ATF is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is T811 ATF safe to buy?

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