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P733 URO

1997 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,548 mi
Last recorded157,548 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP733 URO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 157,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and Offside Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 157,532 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting os inner sill and ns inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2013 157,295 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r side wall spliting

Fail 29 Apr 2013 157,293 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/r side wall spliting

Pass 2 Apr 2012 155,451 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 148,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 147,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 138,047 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

slight play offside rear wheel

Fail 1 Aug 2009 138,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight play offside rear wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2008 130,410 miles

n/side rear tyre inner wall split in several places [no plys visible].

Fail 21 Jul 2008 130,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/side rear tyre inner wall split in several places [no plys visible].

Pass 3 Dec 2007 127,857 miles

both main metal brake pipes are corroding

both sides front tyre outer walls have some damage

the offside front anti roll bar link top ball joint is worn to excess

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Pass 16 Dec 2006 124,748 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front outer tyres walls cut

both wiper blade worn

vehicle fitted with plastic under tray and sill cover

Pass 24 Mar 2006 124,706 miles

large stone chips in windscreen

nearside front tyre wall cut to excess not through to cords

offside front tyre wall cut to excess not through to cords

offside rear inner tyre wall cut to excess

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

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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P733 URO is a 1997 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P733 URO, 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 P733 URO registered?

P733 URO is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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