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V481 FJB

1999 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,431 mi
Last recorded114,431 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 FJB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 114,431 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 114,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2010

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 109,327 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 105,966 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 105,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 93,167 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 93,167 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 84,322 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 84,322 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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V481 FJB is a 1999 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V481 FJB, 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 V481 FJB registered?

V481 FJB is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V481 FJB safe to buy?

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