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R75 HEC

1997 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,293 mi
Last recorded164,293 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 HEC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 164,293 miles

N/s and o/s sills corroded

O/s/r floor corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 164,293 miles

N/s and o/s sills corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

O/s/r floor corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2012 163,592 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 162,433 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside front backplate rubbing noise

Pass 15 Sep 2010 158,484 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 158,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 156,069 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 156,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 151,062 miles

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

nail in the offside front tyre,inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2007 145,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 139,594 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 133,167 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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R75 HEC is a 1997 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R75 HEC, 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 R75 HEC registered?

R75 HEC is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R75 HEC safe to buy?

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