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R710 CGK

1997 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,228 mi
Last recorded186,228 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 CGK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 186,228 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 186,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 177,939 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 177,938 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 176,092 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 167,944 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 163,351 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 163,349 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 146,233 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 146,231 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 140,921 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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R710 CGK is a 1997 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R710 CGK, 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 R710 CGK registered?

R710 CGK is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R710 CGK safe to buy?

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