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T988 VHJ

1999 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,685 mi
Last recorded127,685 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT988 VHJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 127,685 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 126,118 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 121,905 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear parking low effort

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

cooling fan fouling with radiator

slight sponginess on foot brake pedal

Pass 29 May 2019 115,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 112,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 109,062 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 109,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,901 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 105,900 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside head lamp lower border line (adjuster not working)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,460 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 98,456 miles

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)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Jun 2012 95,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 91,125 miles

Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.

Front pads getting low.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 90,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.

Front pads getting low.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,943 miles

Condensation in n/s headlight.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s.

Rear tyre at o/s aproaching wear bars.

Warpage in front brake disc o/s & n/s.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 84,943 miles

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

Condensation in n/s headlight.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s.

Rear tyre at o/s aproaching wear bars.

Warpage in front brake disc o/s & n/s.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n\s\f anti roll bar link rod upper balljoint gaiter is split

Fail 24 Feb 2009 75,066 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n\s\f anti roll bar link rod upper balljoint gaiter is split

Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,132 miles

Play in o/s rear top suspension arm.Corrosion on rear brake disc.Condensation in n/s headlight.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 64,849 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 64,849 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T988 VHJ is a 1999 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T988 VHJ, 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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T988 VHJ is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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