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V282 EUF

1999 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,636 mi
Last recorded105,636 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV282 EUF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 105,636 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear disc,s worn

Fail 2 Jun 2010 101,540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front windows slightly tinted

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 101,540 miles

both front windows slightly tinted

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 97,492 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 88,014 miles
Pass 30 May 2007
Pass 24 May 2006 62,737 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Mar 2006 61,217 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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V282 EUF is a 1999 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V282 EUF, 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 V282 EUF registered?

V282 EUF is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V282 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V282 EUF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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