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CJI 751

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,243 mi
Last recorded139,243 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJI 751
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2017 139,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 131,708 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,637 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 102,209 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,826 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 87,920 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 84,657 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 85,170 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 82,102 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 80,381 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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CJI 751 is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 CJI 751, 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 CJI 751?

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What year was CJI 751 registered?

CJI 751 is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is CJI 751 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJI 751 shows 11 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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