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VOI 805

1998 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,161 mi
Last recorded86,161 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOI 805
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 86,161 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 large subframe bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 85,410 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 85,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017
Pass 7 Jan 2015 84,467 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,615 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 79,430 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 77,069 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 74,862 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 72,010 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 69,229 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 63,029 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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VOI 805 is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VOI 805, 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 VOI 805 registered?

VOI 805 is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is VOI 805 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOI 805 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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