1997 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · R637 YJU
1997 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 156,062 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R637 YJU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2010
- 156,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R637 YJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 540 (R637 YJU) between July 2006 and November 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body m”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
R637 YJU Mileage History
- 13/07/20064,522 mi
- 13/07/20064,522 mi
- 07/12/2006124,403 mi+119,881 mi
- 08/12/2006124,403 mi
- 03/12/2007132,787 mi+8,384 mi
- 11/01/2008133,089 mi+302 mi
- 05/01/2009139,358 mi+6,269 mi
- 27/01/2009139,544 mi+186 mi
- 22/01/2010148,504 mi+8,960 mi
- 28/01/2010148,534 mi+30 mi
- 17/11/2010155,844 mi+7,310 mi
- 23/11/2010156,062 mi+218 mi
Average of roughly 34,725 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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