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PX57 GHO

2007 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,931 mi
Last recorded109,931 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 54070,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX57 GHO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 109,931 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 108,841 miles

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

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

both rear tyres no tread inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2023 105,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre tread has cut (not deep enough to cords)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyre inner side walls starting split

Fail 2 Oct 2023 105,523 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre tread has cut (not deep enough to cords)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyre inner side walls starting split

Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 102,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,691 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,759 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 94,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 90,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,262 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 88,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 67,635 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2014 54,759 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 47,560 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,843 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,988 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 28,988 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 16,273 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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PX57 GHO is a 2007 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 PX57 GHO, 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 PX57 GHO registered?

PX57 GHO is a 2007 BMW 540, first registered on 13 October 2007.

Is PX57 GHO safe to buy?

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