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R308 WGU

1997 BMW 540

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,113 mi
Last recorded155,113 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 540117,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 WGU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 155,113 miles

225/60r15 tyres fitted to rear of vehicle at time of retest

Fail 21 Oct 2009 155,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 138,320 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 113,801 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of o/s front tyre/cyflwr y tiear blaen o/b

lower engine area covered, unable to inspect as thoroughly. parth isaf y periant ei gorchuddio, fe fethwyd ei archwilio mor trwyadl ag y gallai

Pass 30 Sep 2006 89,972 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 78,573 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 78,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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R308 WGU is a 1997 BMW 540 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R308 WGU, 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 R308 WGU registered?

R308 WGU is a 1997 BMW 540, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R308 WGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 WGU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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