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LS57 YJW

2008 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,707 mi
Last recorded80,707 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 54071,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 80,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 80,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 75,611 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 70,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 66,363 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 64,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,122 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 48,492 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 41,425 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 37,467 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 37,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 32,149 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,306 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,935 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 7,177 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,161 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 YJW is a 2008 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

LS57 YJW is a 2008 BMW 540, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is LS57 YJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS57 YJW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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