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P365 ODA

1997 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

225,528 mi
Last recorded225,528 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 ODA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 225,528 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 225,421 miles

Offside sill has slight corrosion.

Pass 20 Feb 2023 225,388 miles

Offside Rear sill has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2022 224,787 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 224,431 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 224,431 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 224,123 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 224,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 220,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 212,679 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 208,218 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 203,241 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 195,103 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 193,219 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 193,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 185,850 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 185,850 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 177,152 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 170,217 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 162,308 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 162,308 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 155,352 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

off side front tyre side wall slight cut

Pass 21 Aug 2007 155,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

off side front tyre side wall slight cut

Pass 24 Aug 2006 147,043 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 139,682 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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P365 ODA is a 1997 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P365 ODA, 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

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What year was P365 ODA registered?

P365 ODA is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P365 ODA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P365 ODA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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