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S648 TKR

1997 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

187,103 mi
Last recorded187,103 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS648 TKR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 187,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 184,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 182,932 miles

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,182 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 179,520 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 169,820 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 161,570 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 132,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 132,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 121,570 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 86,318 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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S648 TKR is a 1997 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S648 TKR, 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 S648 TKR registered?

S648 TKR is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S648 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S648 TKR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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