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M5 LEC

1998 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,771 mi
Last recorded86,771 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 LEC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 86,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 86,769 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 86,767 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 86,760 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,756 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 86,738 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 86,733 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 86,392 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 85,364 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,090 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,865 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,768 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,446 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,468 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 65,444 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 65,444 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2006 60,620 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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M5 LEC is a 1998 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M5 LEC, 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 M5 LEC registered?

M5 LEC is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is M5 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 LEC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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