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R128 UYW

1998 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,703 mi
Last recorded95,703 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 540116,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 UYW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 95,703 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,282 miles

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 87,282 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge.

Pass 13 Mar 2011 84,992 miles

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 24 Mar 2010 83,416 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 82,265 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 76,798 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 71,258 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 63,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear anti roll bar links some wear

Pass 10 Aug 2005 54,977 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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R128 UYW is a 1998 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R128 UYW, 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 R128 UYW registered?

R128 UYW is a 1998 BMW 540, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R128 UYW safe to buy?

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