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BMW
540I SPORT AUTO (2002)
critical checks
valid MOT found
106 days remaining expires 30th Oct 2025
road tax not found
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 7,800 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 14,700 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 14,700 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 8,400 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
31st Oct 2024
167,943 miles (MOT)
16th Oct 2023
165,192 miles (MOT)
12th Oct 2023
165,189 miles (MOT)
29th Sep 2022
164,906 miles (MOT)
25th Sep 2021
0 miles (MOT)
5th Oct 2020
162,208 miles (MOT)
5th Oct 2019
159,064 miles (MOT)
4th Oct 2019
159,063 miles (MOT)
4th Oct 2018
155,023 miles (MOT)
22nd Sep 2018
152,169 miles (MOT)
12th Oct 2017
145,474 miles (MOT)
27th Sep 2016
143,819 miles (MOT)
23rd Sep 2016
143,511 miles (MOT)
8th Oct 2015
143,062 miles (MOT)
24th Oct 2014
140,730 miles (MOT)
24th Oct 2014
140,728 miles (MOT)
18th Oct 2014
140,609 miles (MOT)
25th Oct 2013
133,942 miles (MOT)
13th Oct 2012
127,473 miles (MOT)
8th Oct 2011
119,628 miles (MOT)
7th Oct 2011
119,628 miles (MOT)
16th Oct 2010
112,272 miles (MOT)
30th Oct 2009
105,962 miles (MOT)
25th Oct 2008
99,145 miles (MOT)
19th Jan 2007
89,484 miles (MOT)
30th Dec 2005
79,414 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
167,943 miles
Estimated current mileage
169,805 miles
Estimated annual mileage
2,635 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 30th Oct 2025
Date
31st Oct 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
167943 miles
Expiry
30th Oct 2025
Date
16th Oct 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
165192 miles
Expiry
15th Oct 2024
Date
12th Oct 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
165189 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
Date
29th Sep 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
164906 miles
Expiry
11th Oct 2023
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
Minor
Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Date
25th Sep 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
0
Expiry
11th Oct 2022
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
Date
5th Oct 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
162208 miles
Expiry
11th Oct 2021
Advisory Notice
Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Date
5th Oct 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
159064 miles
Expiry
11th Oct 2020
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak
Date
4th Oct 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
159063 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Dangerous
Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Dangerous
Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major
Nearside Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
Major
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak
Date
4th Oct 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
155023 miles
Expiry
11th Oct 2019
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front And Rear Bumpers Damaged
Date
22nd Sep 2018
Result
Failed
Odometer
152169 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
Major
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Outer Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Rear All Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
Major
Nearside Rear All Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front And Rear Bumpers Damaged
Date
12th Oct 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
145474 miles
Expiry
11th Oct 2018
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Inner Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
Date
27th Sep 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
143819 miles
Expiry
26th Sep 2017
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
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)
Date
23rd Sep 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
143511 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
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)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Fail
Nearside Rear Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
Fail
Offside Rear Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
Date
8th Oct 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
143062 miles
Expiry
29th Oct 2016
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
8th Oct 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
143062 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
24th Oct 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
140730 miles
Expiry
29th Oct 2015
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
24th Oct 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
140728 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Worn And Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
18th Oct 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
140609 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp Levelling Device Obviously Defective (1.7.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Anti-roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
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
User Entered
Both Rear Indicator Bulb(s) Slightly Discoloured
User Entered
Offside Front Wheel Speed Sensor Wire Insecure
Date
25th Oct 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
133942 miles
Expiry
29th Oct 2014
Date
13th Oct 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
127473 miles
Expiry
29th Oct 2013
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
8th Oct 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
119628 miles
Expiry
29th Oct 2012
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
User Entered
Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
User Entered
Rear Bumper Damaged
User Entered
Eoffside Front Esp Sensor Bracket Broken
Date
7th Oct 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
119628 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Front Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
Advisory Notice
Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
User Entered
Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
User Entered
Rear Bumper Damaged
User Entered
Eoffside Front Esp Sensor Bracket Broken
Date
16th Oct 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
112272 miles
Expiry
29th Oct 2011
Advisory Notice
Nearside Inner Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Outer Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Inner Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Outer Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
30th Oct 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
105962 miles
Expiry
29th Oct 2010
Date
25th Oct 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
99145 miles
Expiry
24th Oct 2009
Date
19th Jan 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
89484 miles
Expiry
18th Jan 2008
Date
19th Jan 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
89484 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
30th Dec 2005
Result
Passed
Odometer
79414 miles
Expiry
29th Dec 2006
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valuation data
current values
Forecourt
£1,730
Private
£1,410
Trade-In
£1,340
Auction
£1,040
Price when new
£39,413
An estimated mileage of 169k 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
July 2025
£1,730
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
June 2024
£2,250
May 2024
£2,260
April 2024
£1,815
March 2024
£2,420
February 2024
£1,928
January 2024
£2,420
December 2023
£2,080
November 2023
£2,093
October 2023
£2,145
September 2023
£2,260
August 2023
£2,283
July 2023
£2,320
June 2023
£2,350
March 2023
£1,320
February 2023
£1,865
January 2023
£2,950
November 2022
£1,520
September 2022
£1,340
August 2022
£1,600
July 2022
£2,220
May 2022
£1,885
April 2022
£1,370
January 2022
£1,560
December 2021
£1,824
November 2021
£1,975
October 2021
£1,650
September 2021
£1,860
August 2021
£1,900
July 2021
£1,350
June 2021
£1,690
May 2021
£1,630
April 2021
£1,485
March 2021
£1,720
February 2021
£1,290
January 2021
£1,252
December 2020
£1,253
November 2020
£1,286
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
Current forecourt value
£1,730
Price when new
£39,413
Change in value
-£37,683
Over period of
281 months
Average rate of change
-£134 per month
An estimated mileage of 169k miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of £39,413, current value of £1,730 and age of 8575 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
31.7 mpg
Urban Cold
15.5 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification)
Tax Band
K
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£236
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£430
6 months (Direct Debit)
£225
12 months (Direct Debit)
£451
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.
Hourly & daily temporary short term insurance
specifications
original details
Manufactured
23rd Jan 2002
Registration
23rd Jan 2002
Current Colour
Blue
Original Colour
Blue
Country of Origin
Germany
Model Variant
540I SPORT
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Sep 2000
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Sep 2000
Series
E39
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
4 Door Saloon
Number of Doors
4
Drive Type
4X2
Length
4775 mm
Height
1435 mm
Width
1800 mm
Number of Seats
5
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)
6.4 seconds
Horse Power
282 bhp
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km
Peak Power
5400 rpm
Torque
324.7 lb-ft
Peak Torque
3600 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
M62 EU3-A
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 SPORT AUTO
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- The most popular colour is Silver.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider White, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 4.4L more than any other.
Silver
33.62%
Black
25.86%
Blue
21.55%
Grey
8.62%
Green
5.17%
Red
4.31%
White
0.86%
2021
0.86%
2003
14.66%
2002
35.34%
2001
43.10%
2000
6.03%
4398cc
99.14%
4000cc
0.86%
Petrol
98.28%
Gas Bi-fuel
1.72%
0
2.59%
1
2.59%
2
12.07%
3
15.52%
4
12.07%
5
12.07%
6
8.62%
7
13.79%
8
7.76%
9
5.17%
10
0.86%
11
1.72%
12
2.59%
13
0.86%
15
0.86%
18
0.86%
50k … 60k
0.93%
60k … 70k
3.74%
70k … 80k
0.93%
80k … 90k
1.87%
90k … 100k
3.74%
100k … 110k
12.15%
110k … 120k
6.54%
120k … 130k
10.28%
130k … 140k
12.15%
140k … 150k
14.02%
150k … 160k
11.21%
160k … 170k
5.61%
170k … 180k
7.48%
180k … 190k
0.93%
190k … 200k
0.93%
200k … 210k
2.80%
210k … 220k
2.80%
220k … 230k
0.93%
230k … 240k
0.93%
