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LIL 2449

1998 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,136 mi
Last recorded130,136 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 2449
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 130,136 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 128,217 miles

N/s and O/s rear subframe mounting bushers split

Pass 12 Mar 2015 127,208 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 127,208 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 11 Mar 2014 120,643 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 117,695 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 114,958 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 114,958 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 112,856 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 111,622 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 111,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 109,260 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 105,531 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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LIL 2449 is a 1998 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LIL 2449, 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 LIL 2449 registered?

LIL 2449 is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is LIL 2449 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 2449 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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