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P840 PLP

1997 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,440 mi
Last recorded160,440 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 PLP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 May 2012 160,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 15,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 148,171 miles

both rear tyres close to limit...

n/s/f tyre under inflated...

windscreen damage , not excessive....

wipers smear, advise replacement blades...

Pass 13 Aug 2009 131,456 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 117,556 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 105,406 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 97,964 miles

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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P840 PLP is a 1997 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P840 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P840 PLP registered?

P840 PLP is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P840 PLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P840 PLP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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