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SKZ 2922

2007 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,438 mi
Last recorded91,438 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 54070,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 2922
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 91,438 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 91,436 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 81,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 68,573 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 67,326 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 64,422 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 61,452 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder irregular wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,241 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 54,941 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 52,283 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 45,488 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 41,762 miles

o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 36,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2013 36,911 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 32,969 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 32,908 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2011 272,765 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 27,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2010 19,749 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 19,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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SKZ 2922 is a 2007 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 70,857 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 SKZ 2922, 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 19 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKZ 2922 registered?

SKZ 2922 is a 2007 BMW 540, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is SKZ 2922 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKZ 2922 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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