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P284 LBA

1997 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,162 mi
Last recorded137,162 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 LBA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 137,162 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 137,162 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 165,215 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 131,783 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 131,780 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges and tyre split on inside side wall

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tyre splitting

rip/tear in n/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 11 Mar 2013 126,413 miles

advise n/s/r tyre damage to sidewall

Fail 11 Mar 2013 126,413 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise n/s/r tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2012 123,504 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 121,079 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2010 118,026 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 118,026 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 112,148 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 111,312 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 100,758 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 92,211 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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P284 LBA is a 1997 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P284 LBA, 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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P284 LBA is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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