| Make | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | 540 740I |
| Colour | Green |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| Top speed | 155 mph |
| 0 - 60 mph | 7.1 seconds |
| Gearbox | 4 speed automatic |
| Power | 286 BHP |
|---|---|
| Max. torque | 420 Nm at 3.600 rpm |
| Engine capacity | 4.398 cc |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Consumption city | 15.6 mpg |
| Consumption extra urban | 30.7 mpg |
| Consumption combined | 22.6 mpg |
| MOT expiry date | 2024-11-09 |
|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | |
| MOT passed | 15 |
| Failed MOT tests | 9 |
| Total advice items | 63 |
| Total items failed | 12 |
| MOT #24 | 2023-11-07 14:55 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 290223547345 |
| Result |
 Passed |
| Next expiry date | 2024-11-09 |
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Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parkbrake (1.2.1 (c))
Advice
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate airbag (7.1.6 (a))
Advice
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Minor
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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| MOT #23 | 2022-11-10 15:45 |
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| MOT test number | 644824440707 |
| Result |
Passed |
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Advice
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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| MOT #22 | 2022-11-01 16:56 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 161093212164 |
| Result |
 Failed |
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MAJOR
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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| MOT #21 | 2021-11-09 13:29 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 753053478297 |
| Result |
Passed |
| MOT #20 | 2021-10-05 16:06 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 695220570622 |
| Result |
Failed |
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Advice
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MAJOR
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn T.C.A. bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front headlamp has water ingress
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn T.C.A. bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| MOT #19 | 2020-10-02 10:38 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 840801265653 |
| Result |
Passed |
| MOT #18 | 2020-03-17 16:08 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 760255093788 |
| Result |
Failed |
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MAJOR
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Centre brake light not working
DANGEROUS
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))
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| MOT #17 | 2019-01-31 09:25 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 271328397453 |
| Result |
Passed |
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Advice
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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| MOT #16 | 2016-11-15 11:40 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 291191992171 |
| Result |
Passed |
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Advice
O/s/f lower ball joint dust cover poor (front)
Advice
Both inner sills very rusty
Advice
Both wipers poor
Advice
N/s/f lower ball joint dust cover poor (rear)
Advice
Sill covers fitted
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| MOT #15 | 2016-09-29 10:09 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 767457873558 |
| Result |
Failed |
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Fail
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Fail
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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| MOT #14 | 2015-09-22 15:04 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 426347211154 |
| Result |
Passed |
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Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner and outer rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Offside Rear Inner sill panel corroded
Advice
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advice
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advice
Nearside Rear Inner sill panel corroded
Advice
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advice
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Sill covers fitted
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| MOT #13 | 2014-10-02 17:21 |
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| MOT test number | 305895274223 |
| Result |
Passed |
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Advice
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advice
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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| MOT #12 | 2013-09-20 08:11 |
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| MOT test number | 426663063279 |
| Result |
Passed |
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Advice
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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| MOT #11 | 2013-09-19 17:28 |
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| MOT test number | 128222863288 |
| Result |
Failed |
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Fail
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Advice
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
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| MOT #10 | 2012-09-14 14:26 |
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| MOT test number | 619938852227 |
| Result |
Passed |
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Notice
Boot catch broken
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| MOT #9 | 2012-09-12 14:01 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 647706252298 |
| Result |
Failed |
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Fail
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Notice
Boot catvh broken
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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| MOT #8 | 2011-09-21 08:50 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 558644961244 |
| Result |
Passed |
| MOT #7 | 2011-09-20 14:13 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 967343561299 |
| Result |
Failed |
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Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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| MOT #6 | 2010-09-17 10:13 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 930870460209 |
| Result |
Passed |
|
Notice
Front pads on limit
Notice
Front no plate marked
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| MOT #5 | 2009-03-05 14:43 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 313984869098 |
| Result |
Passed |
| MOT #4 | 2008-08-16 14:19 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 251939328200 |
| Result |
Passed |
| MOT #3 | 2008-08-16 09:54 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 591809428259 |
| Result |
Failed |
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Fail
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Fail
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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| MOT #2 | 2007-08-15 15:51 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 674617027222 |
| Result |
Passed |
| MOT #1 | 2007-08-15 15:23 |
|---|---|
| MOT test number | 823567227235 |
| Result |
Failed |
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Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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Taxed Tax due: 1 September 2024
MOT
Expires: 9 November 2024
| Tax status | Valid until 1 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Days left | 125 |
| MOT expiry date | 9 November 2024 |
| Full MOT history | See MOT history |
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| Odometer | In miles |
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| Mileage registrations | 26 |
| First mileage registration | 1996-11-27 |
| Last registration | 2023-11-07 |
| Complete history | See info |
| Registration #1 | 1996-11-27 | 19 mi |
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| Registration #2 | 2007-08-15 | 85.116 mi |
| Registration #3 | 2007-08-15 | 85.116 mi |
| Registration #4 | 2008-08-16 | 92.831 mi |
| Registration #5 | 2008-08-16 | 92.839 mi |
| Registration #6 | 2009-03-05 | 100.495 mi |
| Registration #7 | 2010-09-17 | 112.156 mi |
| Registration #8 | 2011-09-20 | 118.552 mi |
| Registration #9 | 2011-09-21 | 118.560 mi |
| Registration #10 | 2012-09-12 | 122.681 mi |
| Registration #11 | 2012-09-14 | 122.681 mi |
| Registration #12 | 2013-09-19 | 126.341 mi |
| Registration #13 | 2013-09-20 | 126.341 mi |
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| Fuel tank capacity | 85 l |
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| Fuel delivery | Multi-Point Injection |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Number of axles | 2 |
| Engine number | 52161306 |
| Total views | 87 |
| Views last 30 days | 5 |
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