MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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play in steering components also rear suspension joints . exhaust slight leak . both front tyres worn on iner edge slight splits on iner wall
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
play in steering components also rear suspension joints . exhaust slight leak . both front tyres worn on iner edge slight splits on iner wall
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R85 XYB is a 1997 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R85 XYB, 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 R85 XYB registered?
R85 XYB is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 10 September 1997.
Is R85 XYB safe to buy?
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