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M28 BEN

2006 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,810 mi
Last recorded147,810 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 BEN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 147,810 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 142,626 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 138,402 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 135,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine under cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2021 133,852 miles

Covers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 131,313 miles

N/S headlight output deteriorated

all brake discs have minor wear and corrosion

both front and rear brake flexy hoses deteriorated

both front and rear brake pipes corroded

both rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated

oil leak

park-brake travel high

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

under-trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 6 Nov 2020 131,313 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

N/S headlight output deteriorated

all brake discs have minor wear and corrosion

both front and rear brake flexy hoses deteriorated

both front and rear brake pipes corroded

both rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated

oil leak

park-brake travel high

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

under-trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2019 128,901 miles

handbrake travel high

minor oil leak

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs worn and corroded

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 23 Oct 2019 128,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel high

minor oil leak

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs worn and corroded

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 19 Oct 2018 118,359 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe end minor corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge minor wear

Offside Rear brake pipe end minor corrosion

Offside Rear tyre inner edge minor wear

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all under side components

Fail 17 Oct 2018 118,349 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pipe end minor corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge minor wear

Offside Rear brake pipe end minor corrosion

Offside Rear tyre inner edge minor wear

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all under side components

Pass 7 Oct 2017 109,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 109,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,754 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 88,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 23 Oct 2015 67,395 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 67,389 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,822 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 39,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 29,375 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,481 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 22,479 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 17,704 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 13,768 miles

offside rear disc slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,740 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,495 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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M28 BEN is a 2006 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 81,741 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 M28 BEN, 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 20 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M28 BEN is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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