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J15 EOJ

1997 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,832 mi
Last recorded78,832 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 EOJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,832 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamps poor beam pattern

large cut in offside rear tyre tread

nearside front fog lamp insecure recommend attention

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 24 Apr 2012 78,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

large cut in offside rear tyre tread

nearside front fog lamp insecure recommend attention

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside wiper blade split

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 71,058 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing uneven

nearside door mirror glass poor

poor beam pattern both headlamps

Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,433 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,510 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,616 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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J15 EOJ is a 1997 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J15 EOJ, 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 J15 EOJ registered?

J15 EOJ is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J15 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 EOJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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