MOT Status
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76,728 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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strong fuel smell at rear underside.+ staining on n/s/r fuel tank.
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
oil leak.
strong fuel smell at rear underside.+ staining on n/s/r fuel tank.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
strong smell of fuel + staining at fuel tank n/s/r.
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
strong smell of fuel + staining at fuel tank n/s/r.
wipers not tested.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
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JO08 MEG is a 2008 BMW 540 in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2008 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 71,105 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 JO08 MEG, 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 18 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was JO08 MEG registered?
JO08 MEG is a 2008 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2008.
Is JO08 MEG safe to buy?
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