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P867 AFG

1997 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,862 mi
Last recorded78,862 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 AFG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,862 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 78,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 78,843 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,957 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,853 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 75,204 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 70,714 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 69,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 68,217 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 64,836 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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P867 AFG is a 1997 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P867 AFG, 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 P867 AFG registered?

P867 AFG is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P867 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P867 AFG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P867 AFG have outstanding finance?

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