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LN08 FKJ

2008 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,956 mi
Last recorded94,956 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 54071,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 FKJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 94,956 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 94,953 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,232 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,926 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,973 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 63,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.2.B.1f)

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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LN08 FKJ is a 2008 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN08 FKJ, 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 LN08 FKJ registered?

LN08 FKJ is a 2008 BMW 540, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is LN08 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN08 FKJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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