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BMW
540I AUTO (1996)
critical checks
valid MOT found
377 days remaining expires 8th Sep 2027
road tax not found
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 7,900 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 14,900 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 14,900 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 9,800 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
14th Aug 2026
193,528 miles (MOT)
3rd Sep 2025
190,057 miles (MOT)
2nd Sep 2024
185,016 miles (MOT)
20th Aug 2024
184,832 miles (MOT)
9th Sep 2023
179,718 miles (MOT)
1st Sep 2022
174,297 miles (MOT)
9th Sep 2021
169,962 miles (MOT)
1st Sep 2021
169,631 miles (MOT)
9th Sep 2020
163,244 miles (MOT)
7th Sep 2020
163,238 miles (MOT)
11th Jun 2019
157,558 miles (MOT)
10th May 2019
156,960 miles (MOT)
29th Jun 2018
154,581 miles (MOT)
20th Apr 2017
154,560 miles (MOT)
16th Jul 2016
154,491 miles (MOT)
7th Jul 2016
154,375 miles (MOT)
19th Jun 2015
145,549 miles (MOT)
12th Jul 2014
137,366 miles (MOT)
22nd Jun 2013
129,850 miles (MOT)
25th Jun 2012
123,697 miles (MOT)
21st Jun 2012
123,697 miles (MOT)
22nd Jun 2011
116,486 miles (MOT)
1st Jun 2010
113,528 miles (MOT)
7th Jul 2009
103,000 miles (DVLA)
26th Jun 2009
103,800 miles (MOT)
23rd Feb 2008
101,115 miles (MOT)
16th Dec 2006
95,593 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
193,528 miles
Estimated current mileage
193,664 miles
Estimated annual mileage
3,672 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 8th Sep 2027
Date
14th Aug 2026
Result
Passed
Odometer
193528 miles
Expiry
8th Sep 2027
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
3rd Sep 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
190057 miles
Expiry
8th Sep 2026
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Rear Arm **borderline** (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Arm **borderline** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
3rd Sep 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
190057 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Rear Arm **borderline** (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Arm **borderline** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
2nd Sep 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
185016 miles
Expiry
8th Sep 2025
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Jacking Point Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Jacking Point Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Rear Arm ***borderline*** (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
20th Aug 2024
Result
Failed
Odometer
184832 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak Leaking Above Y Section Rear Section (8.2.1.1 (b))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Jacking Point Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Jacking Point Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Rear Arm ***borderline*** (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
9th Sep 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
179718 miles
Expiry
8th Sep 2024
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Jacking Point Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded **borderline ** (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Jacking Point Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Minor
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
1st Sep 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
174297 miles
Expiry
8th Sep 2023
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill Jacking Point Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill Jacking Point Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
9th Sep 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
169962 miles
Expiry
8th Sep 2022
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
1st Sep 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
169631 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dangerous
Offside Rear Road Wheel Fractured (5.2.2 (a))
Date
9th Sep 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
163244 miles
Expiry
8th Sep 2021
Advisory Notice
Suspension Very Firm And Set Very Low
Date
7th Sep 2020
Result
Failed
Odometer
163238 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Eml Light Inoperative
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Major
Exhaust Noise Is Clearly In Excess Of That Emitted By A Similar Vehicle Fitted With A Standard Silencer In Average Condition (8.1.1 (a))
Major
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
Major
Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
Major
Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Major
Rear Brake Pipe Likely To Become Detached Or Damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Centre Silencer Leaking
Advisory Notice
Suspension Very Firm And Set Very Low
Date
11th Jun 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
157558 miles
Expiry
7th Sep 2020
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Date
10th May 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
156960 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
Major
Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
Dangerous
Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Date
29th Jun 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
154581 miles
Expiry
28th Jun 2019
Advisory Notice
Front Oil Leak
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Date
20th Apr 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
154560 miles
Expiry
19th Apr 2018
Date
20th Apr 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
154560 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
Date
16th Jul 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
154491 miles
Expiry
15th Jul 2017
Date
7th Jul 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
154375 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Fail
Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
Date
19th Jun 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
145549 miles
Expiry
11th Jul 2016
User Entered
Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
User Entered
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.2b)
User Entered
Oil Leak
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Date
12th Jul 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
137366 miles
Expiry
11th Jul 2015
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Oil Leak
Date
22nd Jun 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
129850 miles
Expiry
25th Jun 2014
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Date
25th Jun 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
123697 miles
Expiry
25th Jun 2013
Date
21st Jun 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
123697 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Drive Shaft Which Forms Part Of The Suspension Coupling Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.4.g.4e)
User Entered
Nearside And Offside Rear Differential Output Shaft Seals Leaking
User Entered
Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut On Outerwall But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Cords
User Entered
Slight Play On Nearside Sand Offside Rear Drop Links
Date
22nd Jun 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
116486 miles
Expiry
25th Jun 2012
Date
1st Jun 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
113528 miles
Expiry
25th Jun 2011
User Entered
Slight Play In Nearside Rear Upper Rear Suspension Arm Outer Balljoint.
Date
26th Jun 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
103800 miles
Expiry
25th Jun 2010
Date
23rd Feb 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
101115 miles
Expiry
22nd Feb 2009
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
16th Dec 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
95593 miles
Expiry
20th Dec 2007
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations 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.
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 10832 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
SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification)
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
30th Dec 1996
Registration
20th Nov 1996
Current Colour
Silver
Original Colour
Silver
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%
Gold
0.51%
Orange
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%
