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R930 TGF

1997 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,366 mi
Last recorded167,366 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 TGF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 167,366 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 5 Jan 2013 167,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 150,275 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner tread

Fail 20 Dec 2011 150,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner tread

Pass 10 Dec 2010 129,780 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 109,751 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 85,387 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 83,832 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 31,863 miles

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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R930 TGF is a 1997 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R930 TGF, 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 R930 TGF registered?

R930 TGF is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R930 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R930 TGF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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