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R752 BTW

1997 BMW 540

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,499 mi
Last recorded54,499 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 BTW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 54,499 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 50,276 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 47,024 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 47,024 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 46,756 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 46,317 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone outer dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 45,874 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 45,819 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Trailing arm Gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 45,354 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 45,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,036 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,685 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 44,467 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,759 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,775 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,060 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,541 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,823 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,979 miles

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 28 Aug 2009 38,254 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 37,337 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,687 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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