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P847 LDP

1997 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,668 mi
Last recorded95,668 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 LDP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 95,668 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 82,513 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 82,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 80,573 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 79,849 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 8 May 2012 76,924 miles

exhaust rattle from n/s cat.

front and rear discs corroded

n/s headlamp image becoming poor

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear number plate discoloured

rear suspension trailing arm bushes starting to perish

slight distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 8 May 2012 76,924 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust rattle from n/s cat.

front and rear discs corroded

n/s headlamp image becoming poor

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear number plate discoloured

rear suspension trailing arm bushes starting to perish

slight distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 8 May 2010 70,770 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 70,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 68,207 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,298 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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P847 LDP is a 1997 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P847 LDP, 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 P847 LDP registered?

P847 LDP is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P847 LDP safe to buy?

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