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1997 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · P21 DDL

P21 DDL

1997 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 91,635 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
4398cc

P21 DDL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
  • 91,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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P21 DDL Mileage History

  1. 17/03/202375,111 mi
  2. 10/05/202488,130 mi+13,019 mi
  3. 16/05/202488,133 mi+3 mi
  4. 13/05/202591,631 mi+3,498 mi
  5. 16/05/202591,635 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 7,630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P21 DDL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 540 (P21 DDL) between March 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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