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P209 LHK

1997 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

171,348 mi
Last recorded171,348 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 LHK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 171,348 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 171,348 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle is lowered unable to do RBT- decelerometer used

Pass 30 Sep 2023 171,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle is lowered unable to do RBT- decelerometer used

Pass 13 Oct 2022 171,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle is lowered unable to do RBT- decelerometer used

Pass 29 Jun 2021 171,192 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 170,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 165,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 157,877 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 153,688 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 146,533 miles

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

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

parking brake performance ( 19% ) just meets the pass standard

Pass 21 Oct 2014 138,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 131,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 122,733 miles

both sides rear flexible brake hoses perished.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 113,665 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides rear flexible brake hoses perished

sill covers & undertrays fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 14 Oct 2010 105,865 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge devoid of tread

Pass 17 Oct 2009 101,825 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 96,071 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 91,235 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 82,333 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 82,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P209 LHK is a 1997 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P209 LHK, 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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P209 LHK is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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