AIG1277
Year2002
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol
Power282 BHP
AIG1277report date: 2024-04-28      
UK

BMW 540I

General information

Make BMW
Model 540 540I
Colour Blue
Year of manufacture 2002
Top speed 155 mph
Gearbox 5 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 282 BHP
Max. torque 440 Nm at 3.600 rpm
Engine capacity 4.398 cc
Cylinders 8
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 15.5 mpg
Consumption extra urban 31.7 mpg
Consumption combined 23.0 mpg
CO2 emission 295 g/km
CO2 label M
AIG1277report date: 2024-04-28      

Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2022-12-30
Pictures 20
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-02-29
MOT pass rate
81 %
MOT passed 17
Failed MOT tests 4
Total advice items 41
Total items failed 12
MOT #21 2023-03-01 11:23
MOT test number 577338730951
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-02-29
MOT #20 2022-04-08 09:44
MOT test number 282627725559
Result Passed
Advice
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
MOT #19 2022-02-07 13:35
MOT test number 681817771037
Result Failed
Fail
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MOT #18 2021-03-23 14:31
MOT test number 169004384030
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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MOT #17 2020-02-24 16:50
MOT test number 358974308953
Result Passed
MOT #16 2020-02-21 12:28
MOT test number 615516838496
Result Failed
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad material detached from its backing plate (1.1.13 (c))
MOT #15 2019-02-05 13:18
MOT test number 191471865451
Result Passed
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MOT #14 2018-02-09 14:24
MOT test number 263661759582
Result Passed
Advice
All brake pipes greased
Advice
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces both sides (3.5.1i)
Advice
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
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MOT #13 2017-02-10 10:38
MOT test number 280829949049
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cant see full extent of corrosion as pipe has been greased (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Advice
All brake pipes greased
Advice
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
MOT #12 2016-03-01 13:28
MOT test number 267699017768
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Front brake discs corroded on inside edges
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #11 2015-03-02 11:37
MOT test number 827831565058
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Notice
Nearside front wheel tight to turn by hand
Notice
Rear tyres worn
Notice
Offside front tyre worn
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MOT #10 2014-02-24 14:31
MOT test number 659435354095
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #9 2014-02-13 14:15
MOT test number 906384944094
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #8 2013-02-14 10:47
MOT test number 129405143078
Result Passed
Notice
Tyres rubber starting to crack / perish
Advice
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Notice
Adjust link for headlights on front offside suspension arm bracket starting to break but secure at time of test
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MOT #7 2012-01-12 14:49
MOT test number 708242712038
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
MOT #6 2011-01-11 14:22
MOT test number 895211211017
Result Passed
MOT #5 2010-01-11 12:40
MOT test number 511291310092
Result Passed
MOT #4 2008-09-29 09:16
MOT test number 883033078211
Result Passed
Notice
N/s/f tyre cut in side wall
Notice
N/s/r parking brake low
MOT #3 2007-10-10 12:32
MOT test number 354593087446
Result Passed
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MOT #2 2007-09-25 09:06
MOT test number 470468067228
Result Failed
Fail
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Notice
Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged.
Fail
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fail
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fail
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Notice
Front brake discs corroding on inner faces.
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
MOT #1 2006-08-17 13:29
MOT test number 813369126261
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 23
First mileage registration 2002-09-01
Last registration 2023-03-01
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Registration #1 2002-09-01 15 mi
Registration #2 2006-08-17 31.467 mi
Registration #3 2007-09-25 36.167 mi
Registration #4 2007-10-10 36.167 mi
Registration #5 2008-09-29 35.847 mi
Registration #6 2010-01-11 40.169 mi
Registration #7 2011-01-11 42.621 mi
Registration #8 2012-01-12 44.850 mi
Registration #9 2013-02-14 46.426 mi
Registration #10 2014-02-13 47.247 mi
Registration #11 2014-02-24 47.255 mi
Registration #12 2015-03-02 48.597 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1800 mm
Height 1435 mm
Length 4775 mm

Additional information

Number of axles 2
Engine number 50462728

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