MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,794 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advisory n/s door mirror glass cracked
advisory slight play in o/s track rod end
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
advisory corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe
advisory corrosion on rear sections of main brake pipes
advisory n/s door mirror glass cracked
advisory slight play in o/s track rod end
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
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JIG 1731 is a 1997 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 JIG 1731, 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.
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What year was JIG 1731 registered?
JIG 1731 is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 5 November 1997.
Is JIG 1731 safe to buy?
The MOT history for JIG 1731 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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