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R981 WWR

1997 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,565 mi
Last recorded144,565 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 WWR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2006 144,565 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 130,819 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 130,819 miles

Centre Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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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R981 WWR is a 1997 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R981 WWR, 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 R981 WWR registered?

R981 WWR is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R981 WWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 WWR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R981 WWR have outstanding finance?

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