MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,668 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
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)
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
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
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
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for P847 LDP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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