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AK56NGZ
Year2006
0-60mph6.3 sec
FuelPetrol
Power302 BHP
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BMW 540I M SPORT

General information

Make BMW
Model 540 540I M SPORT
Colour Black
Year of manufacture 2006
Top speed 155 mph
0 - 60 mph 6.3 seconds
Gearbox 6 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 302 BHP
Max. torque 390 Nm at 3.500 rpm
Engine capacity 4.000 cc
Cylinders 8
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 18.2 mpg
Consumption extra urban 37.7 mpg
Consumption combined 27.2 mpg
CO2 emission 250 g/km
CO2 label L
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-10-24
Pictures 9
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-10-04
MOT pass rate
74 %
MOT passed 14
Failed MOT tests 5
Total advice items 44
Total items failed 10
MOT #19 2023-09-18 10:32
MOT test number 319754962451
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-10-04
MOT #18 2022-09-15 10:48
MOT test number 639204259505
Result Passed
MOT #17 2021-10-05 09:56
MOT test number 687750637229
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Advice
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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MOT #16 2021-09-22 13:57
MOT test number 445253429509
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive unable to determine severity of leak due to undertrays obscuring view. Advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #15 2020-09-01 14:10
MOT test number 972403276057
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advice
Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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MOT #14 2020-08-24 12:54
MOT test number 145463494200
Result Failed
Advice
Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2.250 lambda (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advice
Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
MOT #13 2019-09-24 15:09
MOT test number 534117325014
Result Passed
Advice
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Advice
Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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MOT #12 2019-09-16 12:40
MOT test number 465137940029
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Advice
Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls in 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MOT #11 2018-09-10 11:31
MOT test number 678577040055
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT #10 2017-09-27 13:56
MOT test number 488543802125
Result Passed
Advice
NEARSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT VERY LOW.
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MOT #9 2017-09-19 11:39
MOT test number 823524745259
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advice
NEARSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT VERY LOW.
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advice
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A GASH IN THE SIDEWAL BUT NOT YET AFFECTING THE CASING.
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
MOT #8 2016-08-10 12:00
MOT test number 902825891026
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #7 2015-09-07 12:48
MOT test number 818782819017
Result Passed
MOT #6 2014-08-28 11:41
MOT test number 376890844236
Result Passed
MOT #5 2013-07-05 08:58
MOT test number 938796383152
Result Passed
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MOT #4 2012-07-05 17:01
MOT test number 736017582160
Result Passed
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)
Notice
Nail in nearside front tyre
MOT #3 2011-07-28 17:06
MOT test number 126769001239
Result Passed
MOT #2 2010-06-17 12:32
MOT test number 534048560111
Result Passed
MOT #1 2010-06-17 12:32
MOT test number 454038760108
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 April 2025
MOT Expires: 4 October 2024
Tax status 1 April 2025
Days left 338
MOT expiry date 4 October 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band L
Single payment (12 months) £ 675,00,-
Single six month payment £ 371,25,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 708,75,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 20
First mileage registration 2006-09-28
Last registration 2023-09-18
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Registration #1 2006-09-28 8 mi
Registration #2 2010-06-17 29.023 mi
Registration #3 2011-07-28 31.507 mi
Registration #4 2012-07-05 33.763 mi
Registration #5 2013-07-05 36.953 mi
Registration #6 2014-08-28 40.028 mi
Registration #7 2015-09-07 43.177 mi
Registration #8 2016-08-10 47.349 mi
Registration #9 2017-09-19 56.168 mi
Registration #10 2017-09-27 56.532 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1846 mm
Height 1468 mm
Length 4841 mm
Wheel base 2888 mm
Kerb weight 1725 kg
Max. allowed weight 2210 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Number of axles 2
Engine number 50043769

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Views last 30 days 3

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