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V8 FLB

2006 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,477 mi
Last recorded146,477 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 FLB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 146,477 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 138,142 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 85,825 miles

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 9 Dec 2016 131,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald on inner but not yet to cords

Pass 17 Dec 2015 121,324 miles

Advise handbrake to be adjusted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 112,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 14 Jan 2014 106,384 miles

deep cut on n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 14 Jan 2014 106,384 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

deep cut on n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 28 Jan 2013 96,925 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 89,524 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,103 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,358 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 54,021 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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V8 FLB is a 2006 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V8 FLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 FLB registered?

V8 FLB is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is V8 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 FLB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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