1996 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · P361 BCP
1996 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 181,794 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P361 BCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 181,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P361 BCP 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 (P361 BCP) between February 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering idler bush, inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed excessive readings (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii”.
P361 BCP Mileage History
- 19/02/2022174,338 mi
- 17/02/2023176,321 mi+1,983 mi
- 23/03/2024177,634 mi+1,313 mi
- 31/03/2025181,794 mi+4,160 mi
- 02/04/2025181,794 mi
Average of roughly 2,393 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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