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T881 RPB

1999 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,985 mi
Last recorded134,985 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT881 RPB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 134,985 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 134,982 miles

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

Brake fluid warning light on

Pass 22 Oct 2010 126,028 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 121,143 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 114,743 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 109,234 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 109,233 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 93,801 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 51,130 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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T881 RPB is a 1999 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T881 RPB, 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 T881 RPB registered?

T881 RPB is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T881 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T881 RPB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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