1996 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · P766 FKP
1996 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 125,559 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P766 FKP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 125,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P766 FKP Mileage History
- 20/12/2023125,518 mi
- 02/10/2025125,559 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 23 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P766 FKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 540 (P766 FKP) between December 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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