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V151 LCV

1999 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

231,069 mi
Last recorded231,069 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV151 LCV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 231,069 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 230,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 217,076 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 216,898 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as marked yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted

Oil filter housing loose

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Serious oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 206,038 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 206,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 193,096 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 174,435 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 164,655 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

childseat fitted to o/s/r - seatbelt not fully tested

Pass 28 Jan 2010 151,833 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 141,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F anti roll bar link upper gaiter split

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear no.plate in poor condition along top edge.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 134,420 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 119,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 119,425 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 100,526 miles

Front and rear brakes worn

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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V151 LCV is a 1999 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V151 LCV, 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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What year was V151 LCV registered?

V151 LCV is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V151 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V151 LCV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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