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Year2001
0-60mph6.2 sec
FuelPetrol
Power286 BHP
Y224AYYreport date: 2024-04-27      
UK

BMW 540I SPORT

General information

Make BMW
Model 540 540I SPORT
Colour Blue
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
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2022-11-26
Pictures 18
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-02-25
MOT pass rate
68 %
MOT passed 17
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 61
Total items failed 14
MOT #25 2023-02-08 12:39
MOT test number 856896023656
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-02-25
MOT #24 2022-02-26 14:59
MOT test number 946085910246
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #23 2021-01-14 13:25
MOT test number 462454205024
Result Passed
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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MOT #22 2021-01-12 14:24
MOT test number 733608533442
Result Failed
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MOT #21 2020-01-08 15:35
MOT test number 953178790227
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #20 2019-01-24 10:36
MOT test number 730964450660
Result Passed
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both front (1.1.11 (c))
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MOT #19 2018-01-23 10:23
MOT test number 235659661436
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
MOT #18 2016-11-23 08:53
MOT test number 115039439414
Result Passed
MOT #17 2016-11-23 08:53
MOT test number 956322479186
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
MOT #16 2015-12-09 16:03
MOT test number 860813836564
Result Passed
Advice
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both into flexis (3.6.B.2c)
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MOT #15 2015-12-08 08:38
MOT test number 103752406509
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both into flexis (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #14 2014-11-27 14:06
MOT test number 278311334390
Result Passed
Notice
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advice
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Notice
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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MOT #13 2014-11-27 09:59
MOT test number 888851834313
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Notice
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Notice
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MOT #12 2013-12-09 09:28
MOT test number 459093743378
Result Passed
MOT #11 2013-12-09 09:28
MOT test number 227203643315
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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MOT #10 2012-04-25 16:19
MOT test number 435936912134
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
MOT #9 2011-05-04 17:15
MOT test number 968654421199
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Nearside mirror deteriorated
Advice
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Engine management lamp on
MOT #8 2011-05-04 12:27
MOT test number 887584521125
Result Failed
Fail
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Notice
Engine management lamp on
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Notice
Nearside mirror deteriorated
Advice
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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MOT #7 2010-05-18 09:40
MOT test number 252908030409
Result Passed
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
MOT #6 2010-05-18 09:40
MOT test number 613118330116
Result Failed
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass with rectification
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
MOT #5 2009-04-30 12:19
MOT test number 203420729102
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advice
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
MOT #4 2008-05-01 12:00
MOT test number 292462428100
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MOT #3 2008-04-30 10:48
MOT test number 242741628433
Result Failed
Fail
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #2 2007-04-26 11:18
MOT test number 991866817159
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-04-27 10:15
MOT test number 660148916177
Result Passed
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 25
First mileage registration 2001-04-27
Last registration 2023-02-08
Complete history See info
Registration #1 2001-04-27 16 mi
Registration #2 2006-04-27 53.441 mi
Registration #3 2007-04-26 59.564 mi
Registration #4 2008-04-30 64.963 mi
Registration #5 2008-05-01 64.963 mi
Registration #6 2009-04-30 69.989 mi
Registration #7 2010-05-18 75.459 mi
Registration #8 2011-05-04 80.994 mi
Registration #9 2011-05-04 80.994 mi
Registration #10 2012-04-25 85.959 mi
Registration #11 2013-12-09 89.356 mi
Registration #12 2014-11-27 98.924 mi
Registration #13 2014-11-27 98.924 mi
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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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