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BKZ 4870

1997 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,945 mi
Last recorded64,945 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 4870
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2006 64,945 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 61,565 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake low in effort n/s more so .advise improving

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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BKZ 4870 is a 1997 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 117,944 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 BKZ 4870, 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 29 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 BKZ 4870 registered?

BKZ 4870 is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is BKZ 4870 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKZ 4870 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BKZ 4870 have outstanding finance?

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