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BMW
540I TOURING (1998)
critical checks
MOT not found
valid road tax found
64 days remaining due 1st Oct 2024
64 days remaining due 1st Oct 2024
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 9,300 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 2,100 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 2,100 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 16,000 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 16,000 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 7,900 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 vehicle use
mileage record
14th Jun 2024
174,607 miles (MOT)
23rd May 2023
170,020 miles (MOT)
12th Oct 2022
169,759 miles (MOT)
7th Oct 2021
160,189 miles (MOT)
27th Sep 2021
160,186 miles (MOT)
13th Feb 2020
157,342 miles (MOT)
15th Jan 2019
150,603 miles (MOT)
5th Jan 2018
145,460 miles (MOT)
31st Oct 2017
145,452 miles (MOT)
12th Oct 2017
145,442 miles (MOT)
29th Sep 2016
130,924 miles (MOT)
8th Oct 2015
129,056 miles (MOT)
1st Oct 2015
129,056 miles (MOT)
24th Sep 2014
122,740 miles (MOT)
16th Sep 2013
114,856 miles (MOT)
27th Sep 2012
110,446 miles (MOT)
26th Sep 2012
110,446 miles (MOT)
11th Sep 2012
110,364 miles (MOT)
23rd Sep 2011
106,296 miles (MOT)
22nd Sep 2011
106,296 miles (MOT)
22nd Sep 2010
103,530 miles (MOT)
10th Sep 2010
103,526 miles (MOT)
15th Sep 2009
99,787 miles (MOT)
10th Sep 2009
99,787 miles (MOT)
30th Sep 2008
96,670 miles (MOT)
7th Sep 2007
92,379 miles (MOT)
27th Sep 2006
88,937 miles (MOT)
25th Sep 2006
88,934 miles (MOT)
29th Sep 2005
84,106 miles (MOT)
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
174,607 miles
Estimated current mileage
175,144 miles
Estimated annual mileage
4,315 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Not valid
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Date
14th Jun 2024
Result
Failed
Odometer
174607 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Fuel Pipe/s Corroded ()
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major
Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Date
23rd May 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
170020 miles
Expiry
22nd May 2024
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Date
12th Oct 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
169759 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Major
Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Sill Near Rear Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Major
Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Inner Sill, Arch And Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Inner Sill, Arch And Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Major
Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
Major
Rear Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
Major
Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Lower Arm, Middle Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Date
7th Oct 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
160189 miles
Expiry
6th Oct 2022
Advisory Notice
Fuel Pipe/s Corroded ()
Minor
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Date
27th Sep 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
160186 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Fuel Pipe/s Corroded ()
Major
Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
Minor
Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Minor
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Wheels Different Size To Front Wheels
Date
13th Feb 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
157342 miles
Expiry
12th Feb 2021
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Backplates Insecure And Corroded
Date
15th Jan 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
150603 miles
Expiry
14th Jan 2020
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Minor
Offside All Direction Indicators Flashing More Than 120 Times A Minute (4.4.4 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Back Plate Insecure
Date
5th Jan 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
145460 miles
Expiry
4th Jan 2019
Advisory Notice
Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Date
31st Oct 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
145452 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Fail
Hazard Warning Lamps Inoperative (1.4.b.1b)
Fail
Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
Fail
Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
Fail
Main Beam 'tell-tale' Not Working (1.7.4c)
Fail
Rear Fog Lamp Tell Tale Not Working (1.3.1b)
Fail
Indicator Tell Tale Inoperative (1.4.a.2a)
Fail
Direction Indicators Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
Advisory Notice
Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Rear Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (3.6.b.4d)
Date
12th Oct 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
145442 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Brake Performance Not Tested Badly Corroded Pipe (3.7.a.1)
Fail
Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
Fail
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Fail
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
Date
29th Sep 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
130924 miles
Expiry
7th Oct 2017
Date
8th Oct 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
129056 miles
Expiry
7th Oct 2016
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
1st Oct 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
129056 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
Date
24th Sep 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
122740 miles
Expiry
29th Sep 2015
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)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
Date
16th Sep 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
114856 miles
Expiry
29th Sep 2014
Advisory Notice
Nearside Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Offside Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
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
27th Sep 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
110446 miles
Expiry
29th Sep 2013
Date
26th Sep 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
110446 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right (1.8)
Fail
Centre Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
Date
11th Sep 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
110364 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Driver's Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1b)
Fail
Offside Rear Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1c)
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
Fail
Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
Fail
Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
Fail
Offside Rear Body Has A Sharp Edge Caused By Damage (6.1.c.1)
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Rear Sub-frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
Fail
Power Steering Fluid Level Below Minimum (2.3.1)
Date
23rd Sep 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
106296 miles
Expiry
29th Sep 2012
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Date
22nd Sep 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
106296 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Wipers Poor
Date
22nd Sep 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
103530 miles
Expiry
29th Sep 2011
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
Oil Leak
User Entered
Rear Plate Craked
Date
10th Sep 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
103526 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1b)
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)
Advisory Notice
Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
Oil Leak
User Entered
Rear Plate Craked
Date
15th Sep 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
99787 miles
Expiry
29th Sep 2010
Date
10th Sep 2009
Result
Failed
Odometer
99787 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
Fail
Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
Fail
Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Chafed (3.6.b.4d)
Fail
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
30th Sep 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
96670 miles
Expiry
29th Sep 2009
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
User Entered
Rear Number Plate Craked
User Entered
N/s Wing Mirror Loss
Date
7th Sep 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
92379 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2008
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
User Entered
Front Shockers Soft
User Entered
Rear Number Plate
Date
27th Sep 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
88937 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2007
Advisory Notice
Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
User Entered
Front Number Plate Damaged
Date
25th Sep 2006
Result
Failed
Odometer
88934 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
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)
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
User Entered
Front Number Plate Cracked
Date
29th Sep 2005
Result
Passed
Odometer
84106 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2006
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
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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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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 9342 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
22.2 mpg
Extra Urban
30.7 mpg
Urban Cold
15 mpg
road tax
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Tax Status
Taxed - Due 1st Oct 2024
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£345
6 months (Direct Debit)
£181
12 months (Direct Debit)
£362
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
21st Oct 1998
Current Colour
Blue
Original Colour
Blue
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
Manual
Number of Gears
6
Nominal Capacity
4.4L
Size
4398 cc
Max Speed
155 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
6.3 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
M1DRXCCDPGM
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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BMW 540I TOURING
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- The most popular colour is Blue.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 4.4L more than any other.
colour
Blue
66.67%
Silver
33.33%
year registered
2000
11.11%
1999
22.22%
1998
44.44%
1997
22.22%
engine size
4398cc
100.00%
fuel
Petrol
100.00%
previous keepers
2
22.22%
3
22.22%
4
22.22%
5
22.22%
6
11.11%
mileage
130k … 140k
25.00%
150k … 160k
25.00%
160k … 170k
12.50%
170k … 180k
12.50%
180k … 190k
12.50%
270k … 280k
12.50%