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R793 BPW

1997 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,414 mi
Last recorded170,414 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 BPW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 170,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 167,085 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 165,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 163,181 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 161,182 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 148,798 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 142,037 miles

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 136,542 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 136,539 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 132,419 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 125,694 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 118,440 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 118,440 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 109,548 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 109,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 97,593 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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R793 BPW is a 1997 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R793 BPW, 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 R793 BPW registered?

R793 BPW is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R793 BPW safe to buy?

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