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K5 CDO

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 CDO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2021

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020
Pass 3 Aug 2019
Pass 21 Apr 2018 180,638 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 174,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 167,310 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 164,214 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 156,723 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 147,431 miles

Please note: Engine oil leak

o/s parking brakes need slight adjustment.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 133,622 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 115,404 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 102,351 miles

brake pipes recently greased

front discs worn & slight pitting

os rear park brake effort could be better

rear suspension bushes slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2008 93,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 85,855 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 74,191 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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K5 CDO is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K5 CDO, 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 K5 CDO registered?

K5 CDO is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is K5 CDO safe to buy?

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