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IIG 1425

1998 BMW 540

Blue Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 1425
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2024

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021
Fail 24 Nov 2021

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting of sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting of sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 261,204 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 255,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 255,053 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 248,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 11 Aug 2017 248,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Aug 2016 233,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2016 233,300 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 217,622 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2015 217,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 201,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 201,009 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 183,473 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 183,007 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 166,536 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 152,866 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 140,299 miles

see c/list 122356

Fail 11 Aug 2010 140,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

see c/list 122356

Pass 29 Jun 2009 130,138 miles

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

o/s hand brake is `lazy` and only just meets 16% requirement

Pass 30 Jun 2008 121,024 miles

slight play in steering joints

stone chip in front screen

Pass 17 Jul 2007 111,572 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 99,263 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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IIG 1425 is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 IIG 1425, 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.

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IIG 1425 is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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