W518RBP
Year2000
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol
Power282 BHP
W518RBPreport date: 2024-04-27      
UK

BMW 540I

General information

Make BMW
Model 540 540I
Colour Blue
Year of manufacture 2000
Top speed 155 mph
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 16.3 mpg
Consumption extra urban 30.4 mpg
Consumption combined 23.3 mpg
W518RBPreport date: 2024-04-27      

Internet history

Entry 4
Date 2021-09-15
Pictures 6
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
Entry 3
Date 2021-09-14
Pictures 6
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
Entry 2
Date 2021-08-29
Pictures 20
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
Entry 1
Date 2021-07-27
Pictures 20
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
W518RBPreport date: 2024-04-27      

MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-06-12
MOT pass rate
70 %
MOT passed 19
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 32
Total items failed 19
MOT #27 2023-06-13 11:41
MOT test number 877722236004
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-06-12
Advice
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #26 2023-06-12 10:58
MOT test number 133010561725
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Advice
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MOT #25 2022-06-09 10:04
MOT test number 489578699272
Result Passed
MOT #24 2022-03-18 15:23
MOT test number 642901484864
Result Passed
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MOT #23 2021-02-22 11:29
MOT test number 661734008869
Result Passed
MOT #22 2019-10-22 09:42
MOT test number 992617716226
Result Passed
MOT #21 2018-10-22 11:27
MOT test number 828623921568
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall
Advice
Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall
Advice
Offside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall and is wearing on the inner tread
MOT #20 2017-10-23 14:37
MOT test number 450337900735
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advice
Both rear tyres have cuts in the sidewalls
Advice
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advice
Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall
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MOT #19 2017-10-23 14:02
MOT test number 383689017010
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Fail
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advice
Both rear tyres have cuts in the sidewalls
Fail
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advice
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advice
Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall
Fail
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
MOT #18 2016-10-11 09:49
MOT test number 702946437615
Result Passed
Advice
Wiper blades
Advice
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advice
Both rear tyres have cuts in the sidewalls
Advice
Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall
MOT #17 2015-10-26 16:13
MOT test number 100980803502
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leaking
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MOT #16 2015-10-19 13:21
MOT test number 339253607732
Result Failed
Fail
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Advice
Oil leaking
Fail
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
MOT #15 2014-10-23 11:39
MOT test number 398536994411
Result Passed
MOT #14 2014-10-23 09:39
MOT test number 795346694265
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)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
MOT #13 2013-10-18 17:11
MOT test number 387771193411
Result Passed
MOT #12 2013-10-18 11:41
MOT test number 929161293286
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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MOT #11 2012-10-16 16:13
MOT test number 939570392269
Result Passed
Notice
O/s head lamp has water condension
Notice
Wiper blads
Notice
O/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge and has slight outer sidewall damage
Notice
Air bag light is on
MOT #10 2011-10-27 15:40
MOT test number 978010701380
Result Passed
Notice
O/s head lamp has water condensiton
Notice
N/s front tyre is wearing on the outside egde
Notice
Advise engine light is on
MOT #9 2011-10-27 14:29
MOT test number 358440801386
Result Failed
Notice
N/s front tyre is wearing on the outside egde
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Notice
O/s head lamp has water condensiton
Notice
Wiper blades worn
Notice
Advise engine light is on
MOT #8 2010-09-09 09:51
MOT test number 623712650235
Result Passed
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MOT #7 2009-10-28 16:43
MOT test number 651591409354
Result Passed
MOT #6 2009-10-28 13:07
MOT test number 924081609371
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
MOT #5 2008-10-22 09:28
MOT test number 624766498215
Result Passed
Notice
Both rear tyres have cracks in sidewall
Notice
Offside front tyre has chips in sidewall
MOT #4 2007-10-23 14:15
MOT test number 850936997271
Result Passed
MOT #3 2006-10-10 15:50
MOT test number 202053986243
Result Passed
MOT #2 2006-10-09 15:07
MOT test number 283492686288
Result Failed
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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MOT #1 2005-10-25 16:08
MOT test number 300288195462
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 December 2024
MOT Expires: 12 June 2024
Tax status 1 December 2024
Days left 217
MOT expiry date 12 June 2024
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Owner history

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 32
First mileage registration 2000-04-14
Last registration 2023-06-13
Complete history See info
Registration #1 2000-04-14 19 mi
Registration #2 2005-10-25 31.724 mi
Registration #3 2006-10-09 33.936 mi
Registration #4 2006-10-10 33.937 mi
Registration #5 2007-10-23 35.227 mi
Registration #6 2008-10-22 36.848 mi
Registration #7 2009-10-28 38.557 mi
Registration #8 2009-10-28 38.561 mi
Registration #9 2010-09-09 39.661 mi
Registration #10 2011-10-27 41.324 mi
Registration #11 2011-10-27 41.324 mi
Registration #12 2012-10-16 42.722 mi
Registration #13 2013-10-18 43.800 mi
Registration #14 2013-10-18 43.800 mi
Registration #15 2014-10-23 45.645 mi
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Car features

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Safety ratings

NCAP rating
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1800 mm
Height 1435 mm
Length 4775 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
Number of axles 2
Engine number 50282218

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