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39,462 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust tail box secure, but mounted with cable ties.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
osf tyre slightly perished
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.
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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.
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How do I check the history of VHY 547?
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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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