1994 BMW 540 4.0L Petrol · M282 BTU
1994 BMW 540 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 05/08/1994. Recorded mileage 194,052 miles. MOT valid until 15/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 3982cc
M282 BTU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 194,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M282 BTU Mileage History
- 12/12/2024194,018 mi
- 16/06/2026194,052 mi+34 mi
- 17/06/2026194,052 mi
Average of roughly 23 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
M282 BTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 540 (M282 BTU) between December 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed emissions test aborted, exhaust temperature extreme at catalytic converters (8.2.1.2 (d”.
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