GJ51ZHC
Year2001
0-60mph6.2 sec
FuelPetrol
Power286 BHP
GJ51ZHCreport date: 2024-04-28      
UK

BMW 540I SPORT

General information

Make BMW
Model 540 540I SPORT
Colour Green
Year of manufacture 2001
Top speed 155 mph
0 - 60 mph 6.2 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 286 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
GJ51ZHCreport date: 2024-04-28      

Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-07-28
Pictures 15
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
GJ51ZHCreport date: 2024-04-28      

MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-09-17
MOT pass rate
71 %
MOT passed 17
Failed MOT tests 7
Total advice items 44
Total items failed 16
MOT #24 2023-08-24 09:08
MOT test number 939549573961
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-09-17
MOT #23 2023-08-18 09:05
MOT test number 428978428518
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MOT #22 2023-08-18 08:23
MOT test number 198253118983
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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MOT #21 2022-09-08 15:33
MOT test number 935938655155
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #20 2021-08-19 15:50
MOT test number 699010839915
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MOT #19 2020-09-18 08:36
MOT test number 824035355982
Result Passed
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MOT #18 2020-09-16 15:08
MOT test number 854656813907
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Fail
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Fail
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #17 2019-09-02 14:43
MOT test number 415301409096
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MOT #16 2018-04-20 10:14
MOT test number 549612527995
Result Passed
Advice
Under Tray Fitted
Advice
Oil leak
Advice
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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MOT #15 2018-04-20 10:14
MOT test number 214872834304
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advice
Oil leak
Advice
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Under Tray Fitted
MOT #14 2017-05-12 07:01
MOT test number 981909012135
Result Passed
Advice
Undertrays fitted
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Oil leak
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MOT #13 2017-05-08 12:44
MOT test number 878126767002
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advice
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advice
Oil leak
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Undertrays fitted
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
MOT #12 2016-03-01 15:37
MOT test number 381174522542
Result Passed
Advice
Engine covers & under-trays fitted
MOT #11 2014-06-19 12:31
MOT test number 629150074198
Result Passed
Notice
Temporary fuel cap fitted
MOT #10 2013-06-27 15:08
MOT test number 126098073134
Result Passed
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MOT #9 2013-06-17 09:27
MOT test number 167518263139
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advice
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
MOT #8 2012-06-22 11:59
MOT test number 265644272138
Result Passed
Notice
Nearside & offside front brake disc's corrode on inner edges.
MOT #7 2011-06-21 15:42
MOT test number 208272471193
Result Passed
MOT #6 2011-06-21 11:59
MOT test number 725892171172
Result Failed
Fail
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
MOT #5 2010-05-25 16:56
MOT test number 621565740189
Result Passed
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MOT #4 2009-06-01 10:31
MOT test number 814262359112
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
MOT #3 2008-05-13 16:37
MOT test number 730394538109
Result Passed
MOT #2 2007-06-04 14:29
MOT test number 441405057129
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-05-18 18:17
MOT test number 812498336149
Result Passed
Notice
Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged just ok for mot
Notice
Both rear tyres have nails in them
Notice
Front brake discs lipped,brake pads low 3mm
GJ51ZHCreport date: 2024-04-28      

Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 August 2024
MOT Expires: 17 September 2024
Tax status 1 August 2024
Days left 94
MOT expiry date 17 September 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,-
GJ51ZHCreport date: 2024-04-28      

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 26
First mileage registration 2001-09-27
Last registration 2023-08-24
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Registration #1 2001-09-27 17 mi
Registration #2 2006-05-18 52.686 mi
Registration #3 2007-06-04 56.547 mi
Registration #4 2008-05-13 60.388 mi
Registration #5 2009-06-01 69.357 mi
Registration #6 2010-05-25 67.971 mi
Registration #7 2011-06-21 70.542 mi
Registration #8 2011-06-21 70.542 mi
Registration #9 2012-06-22 71.769 mi
Registration #10 2013-06-17 73.541 mi
Registration #11 2013-06-27 73.562 mi
Registration #12 2014-06-19 76.013 mi
Registration #13 2016-03-01 89.534 mi
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Safety ratings

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1846 mm
Height 1468 mm
Length 4841 mm
Wheel base 1558 mm

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number 51282645

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