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P822 HJB

1997 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,022 mi
Last recorded128,022 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 HJB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 128,022 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 124,050 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 119,001 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 115,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 110,790 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 110,790 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 107,754 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 104,950 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 103,020 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 9,825 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 98,285 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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P822 HJB is a 1997 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P822 HJB, 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 P822 HJB registered?

P822 HJB is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P822 HJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P822 HJB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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