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HN08 ULX

2008 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,073 mi
Last recorded160,073 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 54071,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 ULX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 160,073 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 160,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 148,269 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 148,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2024 136,217 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 136,216 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 119,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 119,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 100,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2022 100,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2021 80,502 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,480 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 71,887 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 63,141 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 55,841 miles

Oil leak Engine area.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,411 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,417 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outter edge

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2016 49,417 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outter edge

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2015 44,713 miles

all 4 tyres have damage to sidewalls

Fail 3 Jun 2015 44,713 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,882 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,127 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 30,101 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 24,517 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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HN08 ULX is a 2008 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 HN08 ULX, 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.

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HN08 ULX is a 2008 BMW 540, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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