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VHY 547

1998 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,462 mi
Last recorded39,462 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHY 547
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 39,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 38,857 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 38,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 37,484 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage feed and return to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective poorly fitted mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 37,139 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from feed and return pipes at the reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective poorly fitted mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 37,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from feed and return pipes at the reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective poorly fitted mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 36,684 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 35,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 34,537 miles

Exhaust tail box secure, but mounted with cable ties.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 33,966 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,634 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 33,563 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 33,216 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,165 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,867 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 30,454 miles

osf tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,978 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

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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VHY 547 is a 1998 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1998 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 116,079 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 VHY 547, 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 28 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 VHY 547 registered?

VHY 547 is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is VHY 547 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHY 547 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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