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54,499 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner face slightly pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2-3mm but worn lower on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-3mm but worn lower on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-4mm worn lower on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone outer dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Trailing arm Gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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R752 BTW is a 1997 BMW 540 in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 R752 BTW, 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 R752 BTW registered?
R752 BTW is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R752 BTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R752 BTW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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