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R121 XGU

1998 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,299 mi
Last recorded96,299 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 XGU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 96,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 96,038 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 88,118 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 132,851 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 132,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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R121 XGU is a 1998 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R121 XGU, 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 R121 XGU registered?

R121 XGU is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R121 XGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 XGU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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