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P486 OCS

1997 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,620 mi
Last recorded195,620 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 OCS
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 195,620 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 174,514 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 156,978 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 156,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 138,210 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 127,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 105,759 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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P486 OCS is a 1997 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P486 OCS, 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

How do I check the history of P486 OCS?

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What year was P486 OCS registered?

P486 OCS is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P486 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P486 OCS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P486 OCS have outstanding finance?

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