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P595 LAK

1997 BMW 540

Blue Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,621 mi
Last recorded111,621 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 LAK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 111,621 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 111,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 96,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 96,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 79,667 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 65,436 miles

nearside front shock absorber damp †offside rear tyre getting low on tread †nearside front fog light not working

Fail 5 Sep 2006 62,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres worn on outer edges †offside front tyre has had a side wall repair

Pass 4 Nov 2005 52,088 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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P595 LAK is a 1997 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P595 LAK, 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 P595 LAK registered?

P595 LAK is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P595 LAK safe to buy?

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