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GAZ 7177

1997 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,940 mi
Last recorded137,940 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 7177
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2013 137,940 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 134,135 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Feb 2012 128,768 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 115,775 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 111,897 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 110,164 miles

air bag light on

o/s/r inner tail lamp inop

Pass 7 Aug 2007 106,523 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 105,346 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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GAZ 7177 is a 1997 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GAZ 7177, 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

How do I check the history of GAZ 7177?

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What year was GAZ 7177 registered?

GAZ 7177 is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is GAZ 7177 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAZ 7177 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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