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JO08 MEG

2008 BMW 540

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,728 mi
Last recorded76,728 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 54071,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO08 MEG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,728 miles

strong fuel smell at rear underside.+ staining on n/s/r fuel tank.

Fail 29 Jul 2025 76,725 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak.

strong fuel smell at rear underside.+ staining on n/s/r fuel tank.

Pass 8 Feb 2024 74,981 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 71,105 miles

strong smell of fuel + staining at fuel tank n/s/r.

Fail 9 Mar 2023 71,105 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

strong smell of fuel + staining at fuel tank n/s/r.

wipers not tested.

Pass 4 Jan 2022 67,004 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 67,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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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JO08 MEG is a 2008 BMW 540 in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JO08 MEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JO08 MEG registered?

JO08 MEG is a 2008 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is JO08 MEG safe to buy?

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