1997 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · R482 AAW
1997 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 110,750 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4398cc
R482 AAW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 110,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R482 AAW Mileage History
- 07/10/2022106,454 mi
- 09/05/2024110,010 mi+3,556 mi
- 09/05/2024110,010 mi
- 26/03/2026110,750 mi+740 mi
Average of roughly 1,239 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R482 AAW 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 1997 BMW 540 (R482 AAW) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). 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.
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