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BHF 999A

1998 BMW 540

Beige Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,393 mi
Last recorded92,393 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHF 999A
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 92,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 92,161 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 91,146 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,792 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 90,475 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,362 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 88,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,076 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 87,076 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 85,946 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 85,946 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,423 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,795 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 82,794 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 79,939 miles

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

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

high level brake light not connected

Pass 25 Sep 2007 74,440 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 73,708 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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BHF 999A is a 1998 BMW 540 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BHF 999A, 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 BHF 999A registered?

BHF 999A is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is BHF 999A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHF 999A shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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