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JA 200

1997 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

111,342 mi
Last recorded111,342 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2005
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA 200
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2005 111,342 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JA 200 is a 1997 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JA 200, 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 JA 200?

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What year was JA 200 registered?

JA 200 is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is JA 200 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA 200 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JA 200 have outstanding finance?

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