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R74 BEC

1997 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,949 mi
Last recorded140,949 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 BEC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 140,949 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 138,268 miles

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

General oil leaks

Partial sill covers fitted

Rear diff slight oil leaks

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 9 May 2011 136,414 miles

Belly pan fitted

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

General oil leaks

Partial sill covers fitted

Rear inner sills starting to corrode

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 6 May 2010 133,524 miles

Belly pan fitted

Partial sill covers fitted

Slight oil leaks

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 2 May 2009 103,420 miles

Slight damage to bonnet

Slight oil leaks

Underbody protection panels fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 120,074 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2008 120,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 104,875 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 104,875 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 104,045 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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R74 BEC is a 1997 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R74 BEC, 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 R74 BEC registered?

R74 BEC is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R74 BEC safe to buy?

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