1998 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · S426 AGE
1998 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 142,306 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 4398cc
S426 AGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 142,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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S426 AGE Mileage History
- 05/09/2022141,898 mi
- 16/09/2022141,916 mi+18 mi
- 18/09/2023141,967 mi+51 mi
- 20/09/2024141,990 mi+23 mi
- 12/09/2025142,306 mi+316 mi
Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S426 AGE 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 1998 BMW 540 (S426 AGE) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 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 (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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