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R880 OGF

1997 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,253 mi
Last recorded133,253 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 OGF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 133,253 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 133,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 130,917 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 130,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 128,263 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 124,542 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 119,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R880 OGF is a 1997 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R880 OGF, 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 R880 OGF registered?

R880 OGF is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R880 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 OGF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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