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R908 BVG

1997 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,166 mi
Last recorded157,166 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 BVG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 157,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear door does not open

Fail 28 Jan 2012 157,025 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear door does not open

Pass 29 Jan 2011 146,464 miles

offside front antirollbar link arm upper dust cover split

rear discs worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 139,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2008 131,055 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

Pass 17 Dec 2007 123,856 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 115,186 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R908 BVG is a 1997 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R908 BVG, 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 R908 BVG registered?

R908 BVG is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R908 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R908 BVG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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