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P31 RDL

2007 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,698 mi
Last recorded102,698 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 54070,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 RDL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Dec 2024 102,698 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 101,605 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 100,024 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 97,556 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 96,957 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 96,036 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 93,448 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 91,340 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 87,425 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,211 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,747 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,458 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,231 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,393 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

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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P31 RDL is a 2007 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P31 RDL, 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 P31 RDL registered?

P31 RDL is a 2007 BMW 540, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is P31 RDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 RDL shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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