1997 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · R82 KAX
1997 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 136,432 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4398cc
R82 KAX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 136,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R82 KAX Mileage History
- 05/03/2024136,243 mi
- 23/04/2024136,243 mi
- 28/05/2025136,432 mi+189 mi
Average of roughly 154 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R82 KAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 540 (R82 KAX) between March 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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