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P95 CHH

1997 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,274 mi
Last recorded171,274 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP95 CHH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 171,274 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 68,645 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 68,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 162,937 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 143,964 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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

deterioration susp.and axle components but not resulting in excessive movement.

high travel handbrake lever.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 117,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

damage front bumper and underside trim panels.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration steering,.susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 105,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

deterioration steering components.

deterioration susp.and axle components.

Pass 25 May 2006 93,887 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)

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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P95 CHH is a 1997 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P95 CHH, 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 P95 CHH registered?

P95 CHH is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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