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X298 FLH

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,513 mi
Last recorded104,513 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 FLH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 104,513 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES CRACKING

ADVISE OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 101,952 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 97,689 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 97,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 93,665 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing in side edge

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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X298 FLH is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 106,299 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 X298 FLH, 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 25 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X298 FLH registered?

X298 FLH is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X298 FLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X298 FLH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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