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R195 LPN

1997 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

112,919 mi
Last recorded112,919 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 LPN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 112,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 81,670 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 81,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,463 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,794 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 58,453 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 58,395 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 53,680 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,211 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 39,182 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,432 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 37,510 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,514 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leaks engine area

Pass 31 Oct 2013 34,915 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 34,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,644 miles

air bag lamp on at time of test

engine oil leak from off side, leaking on to steering components. Advise investigation ASAP

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,679 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,709 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,010 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,969 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 28,945 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,010 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 25,782 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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R195 LPN is a 1997 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 R195 LPN, 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 R195 LPN registered?

R195 LPN is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R195 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 LPN shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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