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S4 URP

2005 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,573 mi
Last recorded127,573 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 540111,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 URP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 127,573 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 126,679 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 125,612 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 124,180 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,850 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,272 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 105,532 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,742 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 93,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 83,707 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 80,473 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,228 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,435 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,652 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,281 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,785 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres on 3 mm

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,615 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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S4 URP is a 2005 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 111,832 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 S4 URP, 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 21 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 S4 URP registered?

S4 URP is a 2005 BMW 540, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is S4 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 URP shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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