S40AWT
Year2001
0-60mph6.2 sec
FuelPetrol
Power286 BHP
S40AWTreport date: 2024-04-28      
UK

BMW 540I SPORT

General information

Make BMW
Model 540 540I SPORT
Colour Black
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
S40AWTreport date: 2024-04-28      

Internet history

Entry 2
Date 2021-12-06
Pictures 56
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
Entry 1
Date 2021-07-12
Pictures 19
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
S40AWTreport date: 2024-04-28      

MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-12-21
MOT pass rate
78 %
MOT passed 18
Failed MOT tests 5
Total advice items 31
Total items failed 16
MOT #23 2023-12-22 12:29
MOT test number 834797069320
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-12-21
MOT #22 2022-12-13 13:48
MOT test number 677426106052
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
S40AWTreport date: 2024-04-28      
MOT #21 2022-01-18 12:11
MOT test number 318896838574
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Minor
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Minor
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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MOT #20 2022-01-11 16:37
MOT test number 644400469474
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Advice
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres treads low, perishing and balding towards inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at input end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Minor
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm lower balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm (rear arm) balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working. (4.1.2 (a))
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm main bush split and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at input end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Advice
Under tray present impeding inspection.
Advice
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm (rear arm) balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm lower balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm main bush split and perished, also oil contaminated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
S40AWTreport date: 2024-04-28      
MOT #19 2021-01-07 13:56
MOT test number 849866796184
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #18 2020-01-04 09:15
MOT test number 675059093158
Result Passed
MOT #17 2019-01-02 15:39
MOT test number 200946276615
Result Passed
MOT #16 2017-11-20 15:07
MOT test number 812131420912
Result Passed
MOT #15 2016-11-28 12:57
MOT test number 398379800353
Result Passed
MOT #14 2015-11-24 08:08
MOT test number 485056997795
Result Passed
MOT #13 2014-10-09 12:34
MOT test number 669192184275
Result Passed
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MOT #12 2013-10-04 12:38
MOT test number 429307973273
Result Passed
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
MOT #11 2012-09-13 08:37
MOT test number 945397952238
Result Passed
MOT #10 2011-08-27 10:05
MOT test number 175679131251
Result Passed
MOT #9 2011-08-27 10:05
MOT test number 586789331244
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
MOT #8 2010-04-13 10:39
MOT test number 482833200161
Result Passed
MOT #7 2010-04-08 09:44
MOT test number 411138690063
Result Failed
Fail
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
S40AWTreport date: 2024-04-28      
MOT #6 2009-04-18 11:05
MOT test number 673388409129
Result Passed
MOT #5 2008-02-04 12:18
MOT test number 141915738081
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
MOT #4 2008-02-04 12:18
MOT test number 183625038499
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
MOT #3 2007-03-07 15:29
MOT test number 510116167077
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #2 2007-03-07 15:29
MOT test number 722176867099
Result Failed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass with rectification
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
S40AWTreport date: 2024-04-28      
MOT #1 2006-03-17 12:15
MOT test number 273716176013
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advice
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Advice
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Advice
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
S40AWTreport date: 2024-04-28      

Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 August 2024
MOT Expires: 21 December 2024
Tax status 1 August 2024
Days left 94
MOT expiry date 21 December 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history
S40AWTreport date: 2024-04-28      

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S40AWTreport date: 2024-04-28      

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 20
First mileage registration 2001-01-10
Last registration 2023-12-22
Complete history See info
Registration #1 2001-01-10 10 mi
Registration #2 2006-03-17 87.002 mi
Registration #3 2007-03-07 96.551 mi
Registration #4 2008-02-04 103.979 mi
Registration #5 2009-04-18 116.616 mi
Registration #6 2010-04-08 127.395 mi
Registration #7 2010-04-13 127.395 mi
Registration #8 2013-10-04 140.430 mi
Registration #9 2014-10-09 142.851 mi
Registration #10 2015-11-24 144.406 mi
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Car features

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Safety ratings

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1981 mm
Height 1445 mm
Length 4805 mm
Wheel base 2830 mm
Kerb weight 1630 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 4
Engine number 52092420

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