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BMW
540I AUTO (1996)
critical checks
valid MOT found
65 days remaining expires 9th Nov 2026
valid road tax found
361 days remaining due 1st Sep 2027
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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
13th Oct 2025
164,971 miles (MOT)
31st Oct 2024
163,914 miles (MOT)
7th Nov 2023
159,154 miles (MOT)
10th Nov 2022
146,330 miles (MOT)
1st Nov 2022
146,315 miles (MOT)
9th Nov 2021
144,663 miles (MOT)
5th Oct 2021
144,640 miles (MOT)
2nd Oct 2020
141,775 miles (MOT)
17th Mar 2020
141,761 miles (MOT)
31st Jan 2019
141,759 miles (MOT)
15th Nov 2016
139,956 miles (MOT)
29th Sep 2016
139,885 miles (MOT)
22nd Sep 2015
134,475 miles (MOT)
2nd Oct 2014
130,211 miles (MOT)
20th Sep 2013
126,341 miles (MOT)
19th Sep 2013
126,341 miles (MOT)
14th Sep 2012
122,681 miles (MOT)
12th Sep 2012
122,681 miles (MOT)
21st Sep 2011
118,560 miles (MOT)
20th Sep 2011
118,552 miles (MOT)
17th Sep 2010
112,156 miles (MOT)
5th Mar 2009
100,495 miles (MOT)
16th Aug 2008
92,839 miles (MOT)
16th Aug 2008
92,831 miles (MOT)
15th Aug 2007
85,116 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
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
164,971 miles
Estimated current mileage
165,969 miles
Estimated annual mileage
1,111 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 9th Nov 2026
Date
13th Oct 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
164971 miles
Expiry
9th Nov 2026
Advisory Notice
Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair Parkbrake (1.2.1 (c))
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Both Outer Sills/ Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Date
31st Oct 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
163914 miles
Expiry
9th Nov 2025
Advisory Notice
Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair Parkbrake (1.2.1 (c))
Advisory Notice
Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Date
7th Nov 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
159154 miles
Expiry
9th Nov 2024
Advisory Notice
Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate Airbag (7.1.6 (a))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Advisory Notice
Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair Parkbrake (1.2.1 (c))
Minor
Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Date
10th Nov 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
146330 miles
Expiry
9th Nov 2023
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Date
1st Nov 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
146315 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Major
Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Major
Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Date
9th Nov 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
144663 miles
Expiry
8th Nov 2022
Date
5th Oct 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
144640 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn T.c.a. Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn T.c.a. Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Headlamp Has Water Ingress
Date
2nd Oct 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
141775 miles
Expiry
1st Oct 2021
Date
17th Mar 2020
Result
Failed
Odometer
141761 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Dangerous
Fluid Leaking Continuously Posing A Serious Risk To Road Safety Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
Major
Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Nearside Rear Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle Wheel Arch Liner (5.2.3 (f))
Minor
Offside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Advisory Notice
Centre Brake Light Not Working
Date
31st Jan 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
141759 miles
Expiry
30th Jan 2020
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Date
15th Nov 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
139956 miles
Expiry
14th Nov 2017
Advisory Notice
Both Wipers Poor
Advisory Notice
O/s/f Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Poor (front)
Advisory Notice
N/s/f Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Poor (rear)
Advisory Notice
Both Inner Sills Very Rusty
Advisory Notice
Sill Covers Fitted
Date
29th Sep 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
139885 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Fail
Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
Fail
Nearside Rear Seat Belt Locking Mechanism Does Not Secure Or Release (5.2.5a)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Date
22nd Sep 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
134475 miles
Expiry
1st Oct 2016
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
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim Outer Rim (4.2.a.1a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim Inner And Outer Rim (4.2.a.1a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Inner Sill Panel Corroded
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Inner Sill Panel Corroded
Advisory Notice
Sill Covers Fitted
Date
2nd Oct 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
130211 miles
Expiry
1st Oct 2015
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
Date
20th Sep 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
126341 miles
Expiry
20th Sep 2014
Advisory Notice
Offside Obligatory Mirror Deteriorated, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
Advisory Notice
Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Notice
Offside 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 Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
19th Sep 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
126341 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
Advisory Notice
Offside Obligatory Mirror Deteriorated, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
Advisory Notice
Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Notice
Offside 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 Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
14th Sep 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
122681 miles
Expiry
20th Sep 2013
User Entered
Boot Catch Broken
Date
12th Sep 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
122681 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
User Entered
Boot Catvh Broken
Date
21st Sep 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
118560 miles
Expiry
20th Sep 2012
Date
20th Sep 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
118552 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Date
17th Sep 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
112156 miles
Expiry
16th Sep 2011
User Entered
Front Pads On Limit
User Entered
Front No Plate Marked
Date
5th Mar 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
100495 miles
Expiry
4th Mar 2010
Date
16th Aug 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
92839 miles
Expiry
15th Aug 2009
Date
16th Aug 2008
Result
Failed
Odometer
92831 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
Date
15th Aug 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
85116 miles
Expiry
14th Aug 2008
Date
15th Aug 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
85116 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
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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 10841 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
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Sep 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
30th Dec 1996
Registration
27th Nov 1996
Current Colour
Green
Original Colour
Green
vehicle body
Body Type
4 Door Saloon
performance & engine
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Size
4398 cc
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
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 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%
