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A8 FEV

1998 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,314 mi
Last recorded98,314 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FEV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 98,314 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 95,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 95,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 88,141 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 84,557 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 81,918 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 78,991 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 75,303 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 75,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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A8 FEV is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A8 FEV, 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

How do I check the history of A8 FEV?

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What year was A8 FEV registered?

A8 FEV is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A8 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 FEV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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