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BMW
540I AUTO (1998)
critical checks
valid MOT found
33 days remaining expires 2nd Jul 2026
valid road tax found
306 days remaining due 1st Apr 2027
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 8,200 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 15,900 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 15,900 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 10,100 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
3rd Jul 2025
182,125 miles (MOT)
11th Jun 2025
182,095 miles (MOT)
14th Jun 2024
173,459 miles (MOT)
12th Jun 2023
164,878 miles (MOT)
9th Jun 2022
154,803 miles (MOT)
18th Jun 2021
144,669 miles (MOT)
10th Jun 2021
144,204 miles (MOT)
1st Apr 2021
142,000 miles (DVLA)
16th Jun 2020
0 miles (MOT)
6th Apr 2020
0 miles (MOT)
29th Jan 2016
0 miles (MOT)
25th Jan 2016
0 miles (MOT)
5th Nov 2014
135,539 miles (MOT)
4th Nov 2013
132,313 miles (MOT)
21st Oct 2013
132,308 miles (MOT)
3rd Oct 2012
0 miles (MOT)
1st Oct 2012
0 miles (MOT)
8th Sep 2011
124,918 miles (MOT)
7th Sep 2011
124,918 miles (MOT)
20th Sep 2010
119,481 miles (MOT)
13th Sep 2010
119,476 miles (MOT)
1st Oct 2009
115,755 miles (MOT)
3rd Oct 2008
109,605 miles (MOT)
11th Aug 2007
100,730 miles (MOT)
8th Aug 2007
100,700 miles (MOT)
14th Mar 2007
97,000 miles (DVLA)
20th Jul 2006
93,375 miles (MOT)
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
182,125 miles
Estimated current mileage
189,603 miles
Estimated annual mileage
8,237 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 2nd Jul 2026
Date
3rd Jul 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
182125 miles
Expiry
2nd Jul 2026
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Corrosion Holes In Nearside And Offside Front Outer Sills / Jacking Points Are Not Within Prescribed Areas
Advisory Notice
Unable To Fully Examine Outer Sills Due To Plastic Covers
Date
11th Jun 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
182095 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Major
Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Major
Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Unable To Fully Examine Outer Sills Due To Plastic Covers
Advisory Notice
Corrosion Holes In Nearside And Offside Front Outer Sills/jacking Points Are Not Within Prescribed Areas
Date
14th Jun 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
173459 miles
Expiry
17th Jun 2025
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Unable To Fully Examine Outer Sills Due To Plastic Covers
Advisory Notice
Corrosion Holes In Nearside And Offside Front Jacking Points / Outer Sills Are Not Within Prescribed Areas
Date
12th Jun 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
164878 miles
Expiry
17th Jun 2024
Minor
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Unable To Examine Outer Sills Due To Plastic Covers
Date
9th Jun 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
154803 miles
Expiry
17th Jun 2023
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Notice
Central Upper Stop Lamp(s) Non-obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Unable To Examine Outer Sills Due To Plastic Covers
Date
18th Jun 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
144669 miles
Expiry
17th Jun 2022
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Minor
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Unable To Examine Outer Sills Due To Plastic Covers
Date
10th Jun 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
144204 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Notice
Central Upper Stop Lamp(s) Non-obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
Major
Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Minor
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Unable To Examine Outer Sills Due To Plastic Covers
Date
16th Jun 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
0
Expiry
15th Jun 2021
Date
6th Apr 2020
Result
Failed
Odometer
0 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Dangerous
Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major
Nearside Front Inner Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Date
29th Jan 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
0
Expiry
28th Jan 2017
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
Date
25th Jan 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
0
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Fail
Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Fail
Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
Fail
Offside Front Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
Date
5th Nov 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
135539 miles
Expiry
4th Nov 2015
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
User Entered
Slight Play In Steering Linkage/idlers
Date
4th Nov 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
132313 miles
Expiry
3rd Nov 2014
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
User Entered
O/s Front Tyre Bald On Inner And Outer Edges And Slight Damage To Tyre Outer Wall
User Entered
Slight Play In Steering Idlers
Date
21st Oct 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
132308 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
Fail
Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
Fail
Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered
N/s Front Tyre Bald On Outer Edge And Slight Wheel Damage
User Entered
O/s Front Tyre Bald On Inner And Outer Edges And Slight Damage To Tyre Outer Wall
User Entered
Slight Play In Steering Idlers
Date
3rd Oct 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
0
Expiry
2nd Oct 2013
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
1st Oct 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
0
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Brake Juddering Severely (3.7.a.2b)
Fail
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
8th Sep 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
124918 miles
Expiry
2nd Oct 2012
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
Front Brake Disces Slightly Pitted On Inner Faces
Date
7th Sep 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
124918 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
Front Brake Discs Slightly Pitted On Inner Faces
Date
20th Sep 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
119481 miles
Expiry
2nd Oct 2011
User Entered
Front Brake Discs Rusty On Edges And Thin
User Entered
Nsf Wheel Rim Dented
Date
13th Sep 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
119476 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Rear Tie Bar/rod Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory Notice
Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1a)
Advisory Notice
Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1b)
User Entered
Front Brake Discs Rusty On Edges And Thin
User Entered
Nsf Wheel Rim Dented
Date
1st Oct 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
115755 miles
Expiry
2nd Oct 2010
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Date
3rd Oct 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
109605 miles
Expiry
2nd Oct 2009
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Trailing Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
11th Aug 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
100730 miles
Expiry
10th Aug 2008
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
Date
8th Aug 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
100700 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Anti-roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Nearside Anti-roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Anti-roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
Date
20th Jul 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
93375 miles
Expiry
9th Aug 2007
User Entered
N/s O/s Front Suspension Ante Roll Bar Links Worn
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
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value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 10012 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Combined
23 mpg
Extra Urban
33.2 mpg
Urban Cold
15 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Apr 2027
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£206
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£375
6 months (Direct Debit)
£197
12 months (Direct Debit)
£394
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1998
Registration
18th Aug 1998
Current Colour
Green
Original Colour
Green
Country of Origin
Germany
Model Variant
540I
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Oct 1996
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Oct 1996
Series
E39
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
4 Door Saloon
Number of Doors
4
Drive Type
4X2
performance & engine
Make
Bmw
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Nominal Capacity
4.4L
Size
4398 cc
Max Speed
155 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
6.4 seconds
Horse Power
282 bhp
Peak Power
5700 rpm
Torque
310 lb-ft
Peak Torque
3900 rpm
Location
Front
Driving Axle
Rear
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Cylinder Arrangement
Vee
Number of Cylinders
8
Delivery
Normal
Description
M1DRXCBDPCD
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
BMW 540I AUTO
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- The most popular colour is Blue.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Orange, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 4.4L more than any other.
Blue
31.79%
Silver
22.56%
Green
19.49%
Black
14.36%
Red
6.15%
Grey
3.59%
White
1.03%
Orange
0.51%
Gold
0.51%
2006
0.51%
2002
2.05%
2001
7.69%
2000
12.82%
1999
21.54%
1998
28.21%
1997
15.90%
1996
11.28%
4398cc
100.00%
Petrol
99.49%
Petrol & Gas
0.51%
0
1.54%
1
3.59%
2
9.23%
3
15.38%
4
13.33%
5
12.31%
6
8.72%
7
9.23%
8
11.79%
9
4.62%
10
4.10%
11
2.56%
12
1.03%
13
1.54%
15
0.51%
17
0.51%
10k … 20k
0.56%
30k … 40k
1.12%
40k … 50k
1.12%
50k … 60k
1.12%
60k … 70k
2.79%
70k … 80k
4.47%
80k … 90k
5.59%
90k … 100k
3.35%
100k … 110k
5.03%
110k … 120k
11.73%
120k … 130k
11.17%
130k … 140k
11.73%
140k … 150k
10.06%
150k … 160k
7.82%
160k … 170k
7.26%
170k … 180k
2.79%
180k … 190k
2.23%
190k … 200k
3.35%
200k … 210k
2.23%
210k … 220k
0.56%
220k … 230k
1.12%
230k … 240k
1.12%
260k … 270k
0.56%
280k … 290k
0.56%
300k … 310k
0.56%
