MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,894 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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
Coolant leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was R118 DBP registered?
R118 DBP is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 19 May 1998.
Is R118 DBP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R118 DBP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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