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LV07 BVH

2007 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,383 mi
Last recorded89,383 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 54070,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 BVH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 89,383 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 89,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 89,006 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 88,810 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 88,448 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 87,906 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 87,408 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,791 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,834 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,902 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 78,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,205 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,534 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,258 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 56,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,944 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,946 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,101 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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LV07 BVH is a 2007 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2007 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 70,857 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 LV07 BVH, 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 19 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 LV07 BVH registered?

LV07 BVH is a 2007 BMW 540, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is LV07 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV07 BVH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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