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P163 SVW

1997 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,156 mi
Last recorded137,156 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 SVW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 137,156 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated at time of test

rattle from catalytic convertors

Fail 23 Sep 2010 137,154 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated at time of test

rattle from catalytic convertors

Fail 10 Jun 2010 137,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated at time of test

rattle from catalytic convertors

Pass 17 Jun 2009 126,715 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2009 126,703 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2008 123,124 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 123,124 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2007 106,314 miles

Both outer mirrors showing reflector discolouration

Pass 10 Jun 2006 98,024 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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P163 SVW is a 1997 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P163 SVW, 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 P163 SVW?

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What year was P163 SVW registered?

P163 SVW is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P163 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 SVW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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