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A18 OPE

1997 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,173 mi
Last recorded166,173 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 OPE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 166,173 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 158,869 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 147,281 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 106,217 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 106,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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A18 OPE is a 1997 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A18 OPE, 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 A18 OPE registered?

A18 OPE is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A18 OPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 OPE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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