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P61 RFA

1997 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,674 mi
Last recorded102,674 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 RFA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 102,674 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 101,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,453 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 98,452 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 89,681 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 88,336 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 85,001 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 78,136 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 70,036 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 70,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,036 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 83,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,003 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,467 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,467 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,861 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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P61 RFA is a 1997 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P61 RFA, 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 P61 RFA registered?

P61 RFA is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P61 RFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61 RFA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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