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R79 KRC

1997 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,225 mi
Last recorded176,225 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 KRC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2009 176,225 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 172,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 168,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 158,611 miles

Advise cuts to n/s front tyre outer sidewall but not exposing cords.

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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R79 KRC is a 1997 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R79 KRC, 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 R79 KRC registered?

R79 KRC is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R79 KRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R79 KRC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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