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Year2001
0-60mph6.7 sec
FuelPetrol
Power282 BHP
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BMW 540I

General information

Make BMW
Model 540 540I
Colour Silver
Year of manufacture 2001
Top speed 155 mph
0 - 60 mph 6.7 seconds
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
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-01-28
Pictures 0
Listing price View report
source: autoonline.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-01-31
MOT pass rate
68 %
MOT passed 17
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 36
Total items failed 19
MOT #25 2023-02-01 16:41
MOT test number 457398709888
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-01-31
Advice
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advice
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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MOT #24 2023-01-26 16:27
MOT test number 869144082789
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread
Fail
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Advice
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MOT #23 2022-01-13 11:16
MOT test number 517514204931
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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MOT #22 2022-01-11 09:46
MOT test number 738401851111
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail
Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
Advice
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MOT #21 2020-12-30 14:09
MOT test number 433107572530
Result Passed
Minor
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MOT #20 2019-07-03 07:31
MOT test number 843481153799
Result Passed
MOT #19 2019-06-24 15:57
MOT test number 106352808753
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advice
Nearside headlamp up/down adjuster not working
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MOT #18 2018-08-11 11:53
MOT test number 111123103496
Result Passed
Advice
Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MOT #17 2018-08-11 09:55
MOT test number 519909232639
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advice
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advice
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advice
Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
MOT #16 2017-03-27 09:07
MOT test number 782354840159
Result Passed
MOT #15 2016-01-14 16:20
MOT test number 346097638462
Result Passed
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MOT #14 2016-01-13 12:09
MOT test number 636830108700
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
MOT #13 2014-10-15 10:19
MOT test number 846788684254
Result Passed
MOT #12 2013-10-16 16:51
MOT test number 988139083201
Result Passed
MOT #11 2013-10-15 12:33
MOT test number 637678683299
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
MOT #10 2012-10-17 11:14
MOT test number 829421992299
Result Passed
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MOT #9 2012-10-16 16:40
MOT test number 807720092227
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
MOT #8 2011-10-18 12:09
MOT test number 456031091227
Result Passed
Advice
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
MOT #7 2010-10-19 16:55
MOT test number 782032690296
Result Passed
MOT #6 2010-10-19 15:09
MOT test number 404412690295
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
MOT #5 2009-10-21 10:56
MOT test number 930074999226
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
MOT #4 2008-09-15 13:47
MOT test number 881769358289
Result Passed
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MOT #3 2007-09-03 11:28
MOT test number 962746547240
Result Passed
MOT #2 2006-09-15 14:03
MOT test number 683818956262
Result Passed
MOT #1 2005-09-07 10:49
MOT test number 104020055230
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 6 November 2023
MOT Expired: 31 January 2024
Tax status 6 November 2023
Days left 174 days too late
MOT expiry date 31 January 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band K
Single payment (12 months) £ 395,00,-
Single six month payment £ 217,25,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 414,75,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 26
First mileage registration 2001-09-10
Last registration 2023-02-01
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Registration #1 2001-09-10 12 mi
Registration #2 2005-09-07 35.234 mi
Registration #3 2006-09-15 37.656 mi
Registration #4 2007-09-03 41.751 mi
Registration #5 2008-09-15 46.752 mi
Registration #6 2009-10-21 49.948 mi
Registration #7 2010-10-19 53.085 mi
Registration #8 2011-10-18 54.975 mi
Registration #9 2012-10-16 56.391 mi
Registration #10 2012-10-17 56.391 mi
Registration #11 2013-10-15 58.196 mi
Registration #12 2013-10-16 58.200 mi
Registration #13 2014-10-15 59.850 mi
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Safety ratings

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1800 mm
Height 1435 mm
Length 4775 mm
Wheel base 2830 mm
Max. allowed weight 2310 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Number of doors 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number 50582579

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