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V554 LOK

1999 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,955 mi
Last recorded131,955 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV554 LOK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 131,955 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 131,951 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 129,421 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 128,013 miles

Rear disc corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 128,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear disc corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 124,837 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 121,421 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 113,290 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 112,376 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 110,785 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 106,138 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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V554 LOK is a 1999 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V554 LOK, 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 V554 LOK registered?

V554 LOK is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V554 LOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V554 LOK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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