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L36 LCK

1998 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,045 mi
Last recorded184,045 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL36 LCK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2012 184,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread areas

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 178,080 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 170,527 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 156,925 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 143,308 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 143,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 132,286 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 123,597 miles

drivors mirror glass in poor condition

h brake readings low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2006 105,802 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 105,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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L36 LCK is a 1998 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L36 LCK, 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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What year was L36 LCK registered?

L36 LCK is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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