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BMW 540 Registrations by Year

There are 4,152 BMW 540 registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.

There are 4,152 BMW 540 registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1992 to 2026.

More were registered in 1998 than any other year (730 vehicles).

MOT pass rates range from 68.5% for 1994 cars up to 83.1% for 2017 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.

71.9%

MOT pass rate

4,152

On UK roads

113,668

Median mileage

33 yr

Typical lifespan

Browse BMW 540 registrations by year

26 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.

14 plates 85.5% pass 36,721 mi

19 plates 85.0% pass 36,510 mi

38 plates 83.1% pass 37,242 mi

11 plates 79.2% pass 71,105 mi

20 plates 82.6% pass 70,857 mi

44 plates 76.8% pass 81,741 mi

18 plates 77.3% pass 111,832 mi

4 plates 77.3% pass 99,259 mi

75 plates 76.9% pass 92,425 mi

248 plates 76.7% pass 99,152 mi

341 plates 75.0% pass 106,299 mi

385 plates 72.8% pass 104,973 mi

456 plates 70.8% pass 107,004 mi

730 plates 70.2% pass 116,079 mi

597 plates 69.9% pass 117,944 mi

392 plates 69.2% pass 125,563 mi

253 plates 69.7% pass 133,914 mi

251 plates 68.5% pass 139,134 mi

242 plates 69.0% pass 137,860 mi

BMW 540 registrations — frequently asked questions

How many BMW 540s are there in the UK?

There are 4,152 BMW 540 registrations on record across model years 1992 to 2026.

Which year had the most BMW 540s registered?

1998 — 730 BMW 540s were registered that year, more than any other.

What is the average mileage of a BMW 540?

The typical BMW 540 has covered around 113,668 miles.

Which BMW 540 year is most reliable?

Based on MOT data, the 2017 BMW 540 has the highest pass rate at 83.1%.

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