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NEZ 6287

1998 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,402 mi
Last recorded137,402 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 6287
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 137,402 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 137,361 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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NEZ 6287 is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NEZ 6287, 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 NEZ 6287 registered?

NEZ 6287 is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is NEZ 6287 safe to buy?

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