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HV55 WVN

2005 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

267,241 mi
Last recorded267,241 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 540111,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 WVN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 267,241 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jul 2024 259,764 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 251,612 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 242,877 miles

Both headlamps slightly cloudy.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 236,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust join has nut missing.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Fluid reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 236,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust join has nut missing.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Fluid reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 229,096 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

wiper blades weak

Pass 25 Sep 2019 218,343 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 204,676 miles

Offside Rear additional position light inoperative

knock on steering rock

parking brake efficiency only just met

undertray and engine cover fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 1 Sep 2017 194,572 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/f shocker slight leak

o/s/r tyre inner wall splitting

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 182,350 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on edegs

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/f shocker slight leak

nuts rusted off front exhaust flanges

o/s/r reverse light not working

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

slight damage to all tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2015 165,254 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 165,246 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 152,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 143,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 132,384 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 132,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 124,984 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 124,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2010 111,420 miles

front brake discs worn to excess

offside fvront tyre worn inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2010 111,418 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)

front brake discs worn to excess

offside fvront tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2009 91,211 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HV55 WVN is a 2005 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 111,832 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 HV55 WVN, 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 21 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV55 WVN is a 2005 BMW 540, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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