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T953 RPL

1999 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,596 mi
Last recorded64,596 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT953 RPL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,596 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 64,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 59,932 miles

Offside front tyre has cut in sidewall not through to ply.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 55,666 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015

odometer display

Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,847 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013

advise no mileage reading

Pass 16 Jun 2012 38,363 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 38,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

FRONT HEAD LIGHT AUTO ADJUSTER BROKEN

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 May 2011 36,731 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 36,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON BOTH EDGES

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,902 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 32,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CONDENSATION IN N/S HEAD LIGHT

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON BOTH OUTER EDGES

Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,563 miles

condensation in n/s head light

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 26,972 miles

CONDENSATION IN BOTH HEAD LIGHTS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 26,972 miles

CONDENSATION IN BOTH HEAD LIGHTS

Pass 10 May 2007 24,843 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 24,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,495 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 22,495 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T953 RPL is a 1999 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T953 RPL, 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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T953 RPL is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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