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P248 HRX

1997 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,107 mi
Last recorded126,107 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 HRX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 126,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 115,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 104,675 miles

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

hazards double flash but does not effect purpose

osf fog lamp inoperative

Fail 23 Jan 2020 104,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect incorrect size (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not clipping in (7.1.2 (d))

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

hazards double flash but does not effect purpose

osf fog lamp inoperative

Pass 11 Feb 2019 100,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 100,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,318 miles

Offside Rear lower suspension joint slight play

rear tyres inner shoulders worn

Pass 17 Jan 2017 88,649 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 81,306 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 81,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 80,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres low tread

n/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2011 76,816 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2011 76,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 73,743 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 63,821 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 59,134 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,656 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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P248 HRX is a 1997 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P248 HRX, 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 P248 HRX registered?

P248 HRX is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P248 HRX safe to buy?

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