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VN07 OVD

2007 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,299 mi
Last recorded89,299 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 54070,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 OVD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 89,299 miles

slight evidence of oil leaks around engie..... not excessive at this stage

some corrosion on all brake discs...... not affecting performace

Pass 9 Sep 2024 85,347 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 85,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 79,128 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 74,504 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 64,028 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 59,604 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 57,950 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 55,540 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 53,603 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 May 2017 53,600 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 52,305 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,325 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,325 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 47,891 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 47,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,787 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil residue front lower engine area

Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,698 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,078 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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VN07 OVD is a 2007 BMW 540 in Silver 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 VN07 OVD, 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 VN07 OVD registered?

VN07 OVD is a 2007 BMW 540, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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