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V169 LMA

1999 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,287 mi
Last recorded114,287 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 LMA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 114,287 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 111,320 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 101,834 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

abs light on

Fail 20 Nov 2012 101,833 miles

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

abs light on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 97,353 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 97,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 89,790 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f anti-roll bar; top & bottom rubber split

n/s/r tyre; inner tread wear

o/s/f anti-roll bar; top & bottom rubber split

o/s/f tyre; inner tread wear

o/s/r tyre; inner tread bald

Pass 18 Oct 2010 89,790 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f anti-roll bar; top & bottom rubber split

n/s/r tyre; inner tread wear

o/s/f anti-roll bar; top & bottom rubber split

o/s/f tyre; inner tread wear

o/s/r tyre; inner tread bald

Pass 7 Aug 2009 84,018 miles

tinted front windows donot allow 70% of light through

Pass 24 Jul 2008 79,539 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 73,840 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 69,789 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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V169 LMA is a 1999 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V169 LMA, 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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V169 LMA is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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