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EN57 CLF

2008 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,908 mi
Last recorded41,908 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 54071,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 CLF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 41,908 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 36,927 miles

tpms light on

Pass 8 May 2014 30,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 24,850 miles

nearside front tyre has cracks in the tread area but not showing construction

Pass 4 May 2012 18,617 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 18,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 6,613 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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EN57 CLF is a 2008 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 71,105 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN57 CLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN57 CLF?

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What year was EN57 CLF registered?

EN57 CLF is a 2008 BMW 540, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is EN57 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 CLF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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