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FJ57 CEV

2007 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,968 mi
Last recorded75,968 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 54070,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 CEV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 75,968 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 75,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 74,984 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 72,014 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 67,420 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 64,891 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing both (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 61,917 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 58,323 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 53,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,766 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 50,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 45,721 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,627 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 31,824 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 24,988 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 24,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 21,183 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 17,121 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 17,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FJ57 CEV is a 2007 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 70,857 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ57 CEV, 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 19 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ57 CEV registered?

FJ57 CEV is a 2007 BMW 540, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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