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P77 PCJ

1997 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,744 mi
Last recorded131,744 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP77 PCJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 131,744 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front arch liner damaged and loose

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning light does not come on

Fail 19 Nov 2015 131,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front arch liner damaged and loose

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 127,082 miles

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

offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 125,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 121,193 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 114,586 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 112,409 miles

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner rear sill lips

o/s parking brake poor

rear brake discs poor

Fail 6 Dec 2010 112,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner rear sill lips

o/s parking brake poor

rear brake discs poor

Pass 4 Nov 2009 110,407 miles

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

old Spare wheel fitted to o/s/f

Fail 3 Nov 2009 110,397 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper poor

old Spare wheel fitted to o/s/f

Pass 13 Oct 2008 106,161 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

oisr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2007 100,992 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 97,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 90,043 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P77 PCJ is a 1997 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P77 PCJ, 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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P77 PCJ is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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