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S660 TCV

1997 BMW 540

White Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,002 mi
Last recorded117,002 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS660 TCV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 117,002 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,002 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 117,002 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 117,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 117,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 117,002 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 117,002 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 117,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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S660 TCV is a 1997 BMW 540 in White with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S660 TCV, 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 S660 TCV registered?

S660 TCV is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is S660 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S660 TCV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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