MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both door mirror glass give a discoloured view, os one gives slight double vision - advise changing
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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R821 LFG is a 1997 BMW 540 in Red 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 R821 LFG, 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 R821 LFG registered?
R821 LFG is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R821 LFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R821 LFG 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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