1998 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · R140 CHE
1998 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 107,615 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R140 CHE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2024
- 107,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R140 CHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 540 (R140 CHE) between March 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
R140 CHE Mileage History
- 04/03/2022103,572 mi
- 21/03/2023107,405 mi+3,833 mi
- 31/05/2023107,525 mi+120 mi
- 07/11/2024107,615 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly 1,508 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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