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A12 AAO

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,673 mi
Last recorded144,673 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AAO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2022 144,673 miles

chips in windscreen

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 139,983 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot floor and offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 136,265 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 132,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 129,014 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 125,460 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 121,715 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 118,264 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 113,155 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 109,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 100,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 92,432 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 80,104 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,254 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,901 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 42,629 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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A12 AAO is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A12 AAO, 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 A12 AAO registered?

A12 AAO is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is A12 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 AAO shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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