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70,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
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278D204 is a 2017 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 2017 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 37,242 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 278D204, 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 9 years old, this BMW 540 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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278D204 is a 2017 BMW 540, first registered on 6 April 2017.
Is 278D204 safe to buy?
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