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M30 RJJ

1998 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,531 mi
Last recorded135,531 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 RJJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 135,531 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 121,582 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 121,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres low pressure

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 115,269 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear no plate in poor condition

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 5 Jul 2007 100,642 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 100,642 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 86,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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M30 RJJ is a 1998 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M30 RJJ, 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 M30 RJJ registered?

M30 RJJ is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is M30 RJJ safe to buy?

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