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V113 FBD

1999 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,301 mi
Last recorded102,301 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV113 FBD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 102,301 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 94,711 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 91,382 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,501 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 82,148 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 82,049 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r outer side lamp bulb n/w

Pass 19 Feb 2008 76,358 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 71,504 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 66,333 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 66,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 65,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V113 FBD is a 1999 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V113 FBD, 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 V113 FBD registered?

V113 FBD is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V113 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V113 FBD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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