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V3 HAS

1999 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

128,012 mi
Last recorded128,012 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 HAS
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 128,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 126,661 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 123,095 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 118,290 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 113,622 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 113,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 108,233 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 102,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 97,640 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 89,957 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,453 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,920 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,510 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 57,549 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,117 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,129 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,021 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,156 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,677 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,058 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,069 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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V3 HAS is a 1999 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V3 HAS, 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 V3 HAS registered?

V3 HAS is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V3 HAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 HAS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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