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YEN 1V

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,118 mi
Last recorded167,118 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEN 1V
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 167,118 miles

Nearside headlamp, vertical adjuster U/S. Image on it's lowest setting

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 162,609 miles

Loose electrical component behind offside headlamp

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2009 162,605 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Loose electrical component behind offside headlamp

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 156,497 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 146,219 miles

Heat Shield over rear exhaust box insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2007 146,219 miles

Heat Shield over rear exhaust box insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 139,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 133,011 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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YEN 1V is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YEN 1V, 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 YEN 1V registered?

YEN 1V is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is YEN 1V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEN 1V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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