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MW08 LHA

2008 BMW 540

Grey Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,650 mi
Last recorded107,650 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 54071,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 LHA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 107,650 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 107,650 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 98,023 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 87,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,781 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,858 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2012 61,509 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,832 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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MW08 LHA is a 2008 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MW08 LHA, 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 MW08 LHA registered?

MW08 LHA is a 2008 BMW 540, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is MW08 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 LHA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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