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P622 PLP

1997 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,000 mi
Last recorded32,000 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 PLP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 32,000 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 31,802 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front and O/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 28,779 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 26,085 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 25,488 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 24,615 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 24,615 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 23,960 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall

Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,487 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,212 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 22,123 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,364 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 20,039 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P622 PLP is a 1997 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P622 PLP, 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.

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What year was P622 PLP registered?

P622 PLP is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P622 PLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P622 PLP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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