| Make | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | 540 840 CI COUPE |
| Colour | Green |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| Top speed | 155 mph |
| 0 - 60 mph | 7.9 seconds |
| Gearbox | 4 speed Manual |
| Power | 286 BHP |
|---|---|
| Max. torque | 420 Nm at 3.900 rpm |
| Engine capacity | 4.398 cc |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Consumption city | 14.1 mpg |
| Consumption extra urban | 29.7 mpg |
| Consumption combined | 21.1 mpg |
| MOT expiry date | 2024-12-15 |
|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | |
| MOT passed | 15 |
| Failed MOT tests | 8 |
| Total advice items | 67 |
| Total items failed | 23 |
| MOT #23 | 2023-12-09 13:27 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 892620574476 |
| Result |
 Passed |
| Next expiry date | 2024-12-15 |
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Minor
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Advice
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Minor
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advice
Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advice
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Minor
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Minor
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advice
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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| MOT #22 | 2023-12-08 16:28 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 157969045110 |
| Result |
 Failed |
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Advice
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advice
Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Minor
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Minor
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advice
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advice
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advice
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Minor
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Minor
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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| MOT #21 | 2022-12-16 13:59 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 897373282436 |
| Result |
Passed |
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Advice
Oil leak
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| MOT #20 | 2022-12-10 16:33 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 814970481282 |
| Result |
Failed |
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Fail
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Fail
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Oil leak
Advice
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| MOT #19 | 2021-12-13 12:34 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 149182485015 |
| Result |
Passed |
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Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))
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| MOT #18 | 2021-11-20 13:02 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 940797481762 |
| Result |
Failed |
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Fail
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
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| MOT #17 | 2020-11-09 13:53 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 221768923002 |
| Result |
Passed |
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Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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| MOT #16 | 2019-10-16 08:23 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 405254903747 |
| Result |
Passed |
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Advice
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
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| MOT #15 | 2018-10-23 10:46 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 676059980282 |
| Result |
Passed |
| MOT #14 | 2018-10-15 09:48 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 486376074267 |
| Result |
Failed |
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Advice
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Fail
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advice
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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| MOT #13 | 2017-10-30 10:47 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 919771145570 |
| Result |
Passed |
| MOT #12 | 2016-11-15 08:52 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 749784084834 |
| Result |
Passed |
| MOT #11 | 2015-10-05 11:31 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 543300516863 |
| Result |
Passed |
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Advice
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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| MOT #10 | 2011-06-21 16:00 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 826982771150 |
| Result |
Passed |
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Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Wear to front brake discs
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| MOT #9 | 2011-06-21 16:00 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 267502571498 |
| Result |
Failed |
|
Pass with rectification
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Notice
Wear to front brake discs
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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| MOT #8 | 2010-06-15 10:20 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 580516760165 |
| Result |
Passed |
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Advice
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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| MOT #7 | 2010-06-12 11:00 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 290563660117 |
| Result |
Failed |
|
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advice
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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| MOT #6 | 2009-06-12 16:55 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 401143869127 |
| Result |
Passed |
| MOT #5 | 2009-06-08 08:48 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 781069059131 |
| Result |
Failed |
|
Fail
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advice
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fail
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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| MOT #4 | 2008-04-12 13:01 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 770423508149 |
| Result |
Passed |
| MOT #3 | 2007-04-03 14:55 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 282053597065 |
| Result |
Passed |
| MOT #2 | 2006-04-13 14:14 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 461303306134 |
| Result |
Passed |
| MOT #1 | 2006-04-07 10:19 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 984817896019 |
| Result |
Failed |
|
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Notice
Hand brake could do with adjusting.
Fail
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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Taxed Tax due: 1 February 2025
MOT
Expires: 15 December 2024
| Tax status | Valid until 1 February 2025 |
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| Days left | 278 |
| MOT expiry date | 15 December 2024 |
| Full MOT history | See MOT history |
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| Odometer | In miles |
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| Mileage registrations | 25 |
| First mileage registration | 1997-01-01 |
| Last registration | 2023-12-09 |
| Complete history | See info |
| Registration #1 | 1997-01-01 | 26 mi |
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| Registration #2 | 2006-04-07 | 80.182 mi |
| Registration #3 | 2006-04-13 | 80.184 mi |
| Registration #4 | 2007-04-03 | 90.543 mi |
| Registration #5 | 2008-04-12 | 97.245 mi |
| Registration #6 | 2009-06-08 | 100.393 mi |
| Registration #7 | 2009-06-12 | 100.393 mi |
| Registration #8 | 2010-06-12 | 102.095 mi |
| Registration #9 | 2010-06-15 | 102.105 mi |
| Registration #10 | 2011-06-21 | 105.150 mi |
| Registration #11 | 2015-10-05 | 107.706 mi |
| Registration #12 | 2016-11-15 | 109.795 mi |
| Registration #13 | 2017-10-30 | 111.580 mi |
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| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l |
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| Fuel delivery | Multi-Point Injection |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Number of axles | 2 |
| Engine number | 52811397 |
| Total views | 60 |
| Views last 30 days | 3 |
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