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V243 GDP

1999 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 GDP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2012
Pass 20 Apr 2011 151,538 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 146,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 142,983 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2007 136,600 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 128,625 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V243 GDP is a 1999 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V243 GDP, 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 V243 GDP registered?

V243 GDP is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V243 GDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V243 GDP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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