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GF57 VKW

2007 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,390 mi
Last recorded51,390 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2007 BMW 54070,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 VKW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,390 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,359 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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GF57 VKW is a 2007 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GF57 VKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF57 VKW?

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What year was GF57 VKW registered?

GF57 VKW is a 2007 BMW 540, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is GF57 VKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 VKW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF57 VKW have outstanding finance?

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