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P54 WAM

1997 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,585 mi
Last recorded118,585 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 WAM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 118,585 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 118,102 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 118,102 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2021

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Tailgate floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tailgate floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 117,566 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 117,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 117,430 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 117,426 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 117,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front front fog light

Pass 26 Jun 2017 116,139 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 116,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 112,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 109,983 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 108,564 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 108,564 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 105,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Fail 7 Dec 2012 105,705 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Pass 21 Dec 2011 103,129 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 100,086 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 96,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 93,544 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 93,544 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 88,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 80,385 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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P54 WAM is a 1997 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P54 WAM, 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 P54 WAM registered?

P54 WAM is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P54 WAM safe to buy?

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