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P758 XGT

1997 BMW 540

Maroon Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,246 mi
Last recorded93,246 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 XGT
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 93,246 miles

Engine oil just below minimum level

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2010 93,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine oil just below minimum level

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 88,663 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 16 Apr 2009 88,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2007 83,725 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,226 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 75,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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P758 XGT is a 1997 BMW 540 in Maroon with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P758 XGT, 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 P758 XGT registered?

P758 XGT is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P758 XGT safe to buy?

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