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R92 KMR

1997 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,803 mi
Last recorded162,803 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 KMR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 162,803 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 159,131 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 154,758 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 147,211 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 133,349 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 133,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 115,367 miles

bumper insecure

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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R92 KMR 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 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 R92 KMR, 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 R92 KMR registered?

R92 KMR is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R92 KMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R92 KMR 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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