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BAZ 5066

1998 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,167 mi
Last recorded154,167 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 5066
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 154,167 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 153,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 153,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 150,691 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 138,362 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 133,932 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 133,037 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 125,998 miles

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

wiring faults(dashboard)

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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BAZ 5066 is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BAZ 5066, 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 BAZ 5066?

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What year was BAZ 5066 registered?

BAZ 5066 is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is BAZ 5066 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 5066 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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