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NGM 6X

1997 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,701 mi
Last recorded71,701 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGM 6X
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,701 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 71,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,360 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 68,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,740 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 60,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,862 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 53,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,709 miles

strong advise offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight leak steering box

Pass 16 Oct 2007 38,806 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2006 35,040 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NGM 6X is a 1997 BMW 540 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NGM 6X, 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 NGM 6X registered?

NGM 6X is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is NGM 6X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGM 6X shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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