2001 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · V8 TJF
2001 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2001. Recorded mileage 160,656 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,656 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 4398cc
V8 TJF Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2012
- 160,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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V8 TJF Mileage History
- 02/03/200662,412 mi
- 14/09/200773,142 mi+10,730 mi
- 15/07/2009106,257 mi+33,115 mi
- 29/07/2009106,750 mi+493 mi
- 16/11/2010130,474 mi+23,724 mi
- 17/11/2010130,493 mi+19 mi
- 08/12/2011145,197 mi+14,704 mi
- 09/12/2011145,221 mi+24 mi
- 12/12/2012160,163 mi+14,942 mi
- 13/12/2012160,656 mi+493 mi
Average of roughly 14,482 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
V8 TJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 540 (V8 TJF) between March 2006 and December 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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