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WV19 OBS

2019 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,584 mi
Last recorded62,584 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 54036,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV19 OBS
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 62,584 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 52,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 52,059 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 39,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 39,518 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 28,637 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. No cords showing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge. No cords showing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge. No cords showing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 18,461 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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WV19 OBS is a 2019 BMW 540 in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2019 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 36,721 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 WV19 OBS, 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 7 years old, this BMW 540 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV19 OBS registered?

WV19 OBS is a 2019 BMW 540, first registered on 14 June 2019.

Is WV19 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV19 OBS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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