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GP56 GUF

2006 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

89,335 mi
Last recorded89,335 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 GUF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 89,335 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round inner pads low to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 86,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 84,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 80,812 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,025 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,350 miles

both sides front lower suspension arms bushes wearing

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2019 73,822 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 68,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 68,542 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 63,686 miles

EML illuminated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,933 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,572 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 46,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,888 miles

ngine smoking when system is purged

Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,260 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,854 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 24,086 miles

both rear tyres are wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2009 18,570 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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GP56 GUF is a 2006 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 81,741 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 GP56 GUF, 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 20 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP56 GUF registered?

GP56 GUF is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 16 December 2006.

Is GP56 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP56 GUF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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