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G2 NXR

1997 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,103 mi
Last recorded80,103 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 NXR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 80,103 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 80,086 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,081 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 80,073 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 80,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 79,544 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 79,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,594 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 75,765 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 75,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2009 75,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2008 72,214 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 61,930 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 53,974 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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G2 NXR is a 1997 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G2 NXR, 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 G2 NXR registered?

G2 NXR is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is G2 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 NXR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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