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BMW
540I TOURING AUTO (1998)
critical checks
valid MOT found
322 days remaining expires 19th May 2026
valid road tax found
304 days remaining due 1st May 2026
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 6,100 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 14,000 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 14,000 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 8,300 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
20th May 2025
142,623 miles (MOT)
23rd Oct 2020
136,077 miles (MOT)
27th Sep 2019
128,529 miles (MOT)
25th Sep 2019
128,529 miles (MOT)
24th Aug 2018
107,713 miles (MOT)
19th Jun 2017
0 miles (MOT)
12th Apr 2016
80,428 miles (MOT)
11th Mar 2015
70,929 miles (MOT)
14th Feb 2014
56,030 miles (MOT)
8th Nov 2012
46,613 miles (MOT)
31st Oct 2012
46,580 miles (MOT)
24th Oct 2011
45,835 miles (MOT)
17th Oct 2011
45,834 miles (MOT)
7th Oct 2010
44,843 miles (MOT)
5th Oct 2010
44,826 miles (MOT)
8th Oct 2009
42,013 miles (MOT)
7th Oct 2009
42,013 miles (MOT)
3rd Oct 2008
40,311 miles (MOT)
8th Oct 2007
36,737 miles (MOT)
5th Oct 2007
36,600 miles (MOT)
4th Oct 2007
36,596 miles (MOT)
13th Oct 2006
31,975 miles (MOT)
9th Oct 2006
31,960 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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DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
142,623 miles
Estimated current mileage
142,788 miles
Estimated annual mileage
1,430 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 19th May 2026
Date
20th May 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
142623 miles
Expiry
19th May 2026
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Date
23rd Oct 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
136077 miles
Expiry
22nd Oct 2021
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Date
27th Sep 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
128529 miles
Expiry
26th Sep 2020
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Sub-frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Sub-frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor
Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Front Lower Centre Screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Minor
Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources Lamp Off (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Date
25th Sep 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
128529 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Dangerous
Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
Major
Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
Major
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
Major
Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
Major
Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Sub-frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Sub-frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor
Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Front Lower Centre Screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Minor
Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources Lamp Off (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Date
24th Aug 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
107713 miles
Expiry
23rd Aug 2019
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Sill Covers Fitted Offside And Nearside
Advisory Notice
Under Trays And Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring View Of Certain Components
Date
19th Jun 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
0
Expiry
18th Jun 2018
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak ()
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak ()
Date
12th Apr 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
80428 miles
Expiry
11th Apr 2017
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak
Advisory Notice
Under Trays
Date
11th Mar 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
70929 miles
Expiry
10th Mar 2016
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
User Entered
Oil Leak
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
User Entered
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
Date
14th Feb 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
56030 miles
Expiry
13th Feb 2015
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
User Entered
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
Date
8th Nov 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
46613 miles
Expiry
7th Nov 2013
User Entered
Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
User Entered
High Level Stop Light Not Working
Date
31st Oct 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
46580 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
User Entered
Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
User Entered
High Level Stop Light Not Working
Date
24th Oct 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
45835 miles
Expiry
23rd Oct 2012
User Entered
Slight Leak On Steering Box
Date
17th Oct 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
45834 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
User Entered
Rear Brake Discs Corroded
User Entered
Slight Leak On Steering Box
Date
7th Oct 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
44843 miles
Expiry
19th Oct 2011
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Offside Door Mirrir Glass Detiorated
User Entered
Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded On Inside Face
User Entered
Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Corroded
Date
5th Oct 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
44826 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Brake Pipe Inadequately Supported (3.6.b.1)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Fail
Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Offside Door Mirrir Glass Detiorated
User Entered
Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded On Inside Face
User Entered
Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Corroded
Date
8th Oct 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
42013 miles
Expiry
19th Oct 2010
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered
Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
User Entered
Engine Oil Leak
User Entered
Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure
Date
7th Oct 2009
Result
Failed
Odometer
42013 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Fail
Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered
Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
User Entered
Engine Oil Leak
User Entered
Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure
Date
3rd Oct 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
40311 miles
Expiry
19th Oct 2009
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
8th Oct 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
36737 miles
Expiry
19th Oct 2008
Date
5th Oct 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
36600 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
Fail
Offside 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 Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Date
4th Oct 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
36596 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Date
13th Oct 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
31975 miles
Expiry
19th Oct 2007
Date
9th Oct 2006
Result
Failed
Odometer
31960 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
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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 9679 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
21.7 mpg
Extra Urban
30.4 mpg
Urban Cold
14.7 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st May 2026
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£198
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£360
6 months (Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Direct Debit)
£378
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.
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specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1998
Registration
11th Aug 1998
Current Colour
Green
Original Colour
Green
Country of Origin
Germany
Model Variant
540I TOURING
Model Variant Setup Date
1st May 1997
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st May 1997
Series
E39
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
Estate
Number of Doors
5
Drive Type
4X2
Length
4805 mm
Height
1435 mm
Width
1800 mm
performance & engine
Make
Bmw
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
4.4L
Size
4398 cc
Max Speed
155 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
6.7 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
Bore
92 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Vee
Number of Cylinders
8
Valve Gear
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
4
Stroke Length
83
Delivery
Normal
Description
M1DRXCCDPGK
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 TOURING AUTO
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Green.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Grey, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 4.4L more than any other.
Green
34.69%
Blue
28.57%
Silver
22.45%
Black
8.16%
Red
4.08%
Grey
2.04%
2003
2.04%
2002
6.12%
2001
4.08%
2000
14.29%
1999
26.53%
1998
30.61%
1997
16.33%
4398cc
100.00%
Petrol
97.96%
Petrol & Gas
2.04%
1
4.08%
2
12.24%
3
12.24%
4
8.16%
5
28.57%
6
14.29%
7
6.12%
8
6.12%
9
2.04%
10
2.04%
12
2.04%
17
2.04%
70k … 80k
6.67%
80k … 90k
2.22%
90k … 100k
6.67%
100k … 110k
2.22%
110k … 120k
11.11%
120k … 130k
8.89%
130k … 140k
6.67%
140k … 150k
8.89%
150k … 160k
2.22%
160k … 170k
8.89%
170k … 180k
11.11%
180k … 190k
6.67%
190k … 200k
6.67%
200k … 210k
2.22%
210k … 220k
4.44%
220k … 230k
2.22%
250k … 260k
2.22%
