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LS57 XBN

2008 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,483 mi
Last recorded127,483 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 54071,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 XBN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 127,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 126,678 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 125,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 123,325 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 123,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 118,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 115,968 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 112,433 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 112,430 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 108,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 101,842 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall, not currently deep enough to reach cords

Pass 20 Jul 2017 88,509 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 86,009 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,600 miles

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,478 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 62,701 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,632 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 44,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,356 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and slight cracking.

Offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge and slight cracking.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 25,778 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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LS57 XBN is a 2008 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 LS57 XBN, 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 LS57 XBN registered?

LS57 XBN is a 2008 BMW 540, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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