MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre cracked but not exposing cords
overhead brake lamp not working
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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V296 FVJ is a 1999 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V296 FVJ, 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 V296 FVJ registered?
V296 FVJ is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 11 November 1999.
Is V296 FVJ safe to buy?
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