1996 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · NIB 540
1996 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 29/11/1996. Recorded mileage 99,919 miles. MOT valid until 10/12/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 4398cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
NIB 540 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 99,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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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NIB 540 Mileage History
- 08/12/202399,243 mi
- 11/12/202499,243 mi
- 11/12/202499,243 mi
- 13/11/202599,919 mi+676 mi
- 13/11/202599,919 mi
Average of roughly 350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NIB 540 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 1996 BMW 540 (NIB 540) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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