2001 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · J4 MHJ
2001 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 132,473 miles. MOT valid until 10/06/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 4398cc
J4 MHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 132,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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J4 MHJ Mileage History
- 22/04/2025127,720 mi
- 09/06/2025127,744 mi+24 mi
- 12/06/2025127,748 mi+4 mi
- 21/05/2026132,231 mi+4,483 mi
- 03/06/2026132,473 mi+242 mi
Average of roughly 4,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J4 MHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 540 (J4 MHJ) between April 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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