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R761 GTY

1997 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,571 mi
Last recorded163,571 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 GTY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 163,571 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2014

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyres worn close to legal limits

Fail 20 Jun 2014

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyres worn close to legal limits

Pass 25 Jun 2013 154,056 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 28 Jun 2012

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest Underinflation.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Odometer not displayed clearly.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil seepage around Rear Differential.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2012

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest Underinflation.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Odometer not displayed clearly.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil seepage around Rear Differential.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 142,531 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 131,952 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 117,917 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 104,423 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 104,418 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 100,065 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 100,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 5 Jun 2006 91,318 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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R761 GTY is a 1997 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R761 GTY, 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 R761 GTY registered?

R761 GTY is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R761 GTY safe to buy?

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