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R884 WBY

1997 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,713 mi
Last recorded121,713 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 WBY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 121,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Self levelling system faulty on suspension

Fail 9 Feb 2021 121,710 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Self levelling system faulty on suspension

Pass 4 Feb 2020 117,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2020 117,943 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 112,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake is slow

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside outer sills are corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2019 111,999 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 103,783 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod at idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake effort just met(16%).

Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not seem to follow the manufacturers sequence but illuminates and extinguishes

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle just met

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

Nearside Front Lower rearmost suspension arm (bush is deteriorated)

Offside Front Lower rearmost suspension arm (bush is deteriorated)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 95,235 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear)(beside fuel tank on the offside (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not seem to follow the manufacturers sequence but illuminates and extinguishes

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle just met

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear)(rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower rearmost suspension arm (bush is deteriorated)

Offside Front Lower rearmost suspension arm (bush is deteriorated)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 87,182 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers on sills

Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2007 83,757 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 78,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 73,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 73,981 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass smashed

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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R884 WBY is a 1997 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R884 WBY, 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 R884 WBY registered?

R884 WBY is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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