1999 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol/gas · V42 GRF
1999 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol/gas). First registered 01/10/1999. Recorded mileage 171,472 miles. MOT valid until 14/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL/GAS · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL/GAS
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 4398cc
V42 GRF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 171,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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V42 GRF Mileage History
- 09/06/2022159,202 mi
- 28/08/2023171,458 mi+12,256 mi
- 15/11/2025171,472 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 3,572 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
V42 GRF 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 1999 BMW 540 (V42 GRF) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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