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L44 ACS

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,728 mi
Last recorded85,728 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 ACS
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2026 85,728 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 84,482 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 83,805 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 83,031 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,281 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 81,722 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 80,281 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 77,944 miles

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

o/s park brake just met required criteria

Pass 6 Jan 2018 75,691 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,062 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 70,827 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,522 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 69,769 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,769 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,348 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,757 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,645 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 60,031 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 58,960 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 57,227 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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L44 ACS is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L44 ACS, 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 L44 ACS?

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What year was L44 ACS registered?

L44 ACS is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is L44 ACS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 ACS shows 20 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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