MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,223 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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A/C belt cracking
Rear number plate backing deteoriating
Slight oil leak n/s/f power steering pipes
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
A/C belt cracking
Rear number plate backing deteoriating
Slight oil leak n/s/f power steering pipes
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
center exhaust clamp damaged †
rear number plate deteriating
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P312 LOJ is a 1997 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P312 LOJ, 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 P312 LOJ registered?
P312 LOJ is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 8 April 1997.
Is P312 LOJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P312 LOJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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