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R118 DBP

1998 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,894 mi
Last recorded158,894 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 DBP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2010 158,894 miles

Both chassis brake pipes corroding

Nearside front tyre uneven wear and on the legal wear limit

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washers suspect

Pass 19 Mar 2010 158,894 miles

Both chassis brake pipes corroding

Nearside front tyre uneven wear and on the legal wear limit

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washers suspect

Pass 27 Feb 2009

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

Both chassis brake pipes corroding

Nearside headlamp main beam poor intensity

Nearside parking brake lower effort

Odometer display defective

Offside door stop check link defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 146,644 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2007 139,961 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Dec 2005 131,921 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 131,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R118 DBP is a 1998 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R118 DBP, 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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R118 DBP is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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