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R722 ABK

1997 BMW 540

Blue Diesel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,605 mi
Last recorded126,605 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 ABK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 126,605 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 125,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 125,245 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 120,665 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 117,797 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 111,853 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 107,904 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 100,776 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 92,642 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 81,363 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 77,492 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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R722 ABK is a 1997 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R722 ABK, 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

How do I check the history of R722 ABK?

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What year was R722 ABK registered?

R722 ABK is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R722 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 ABK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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