1996 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · P3 SRE
1996 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 193,528 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P3 SRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 193,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P3 SRE Mileage History
- 20/08/2024184,832 mi
- 02/09/2024185,016 mi+184 mi
- 03/09/2025190,057 mi+5,041 mi
- 03/09/2025190,057 mi
- 14/08/2026193,528 mi+3,471 mi
Average of roughly 4,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P3 SRE 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 (P3 SRE) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 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 (15 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking above Y section rear section (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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