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FSZ 3436

2018 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,106 mi
Last recorded67,106 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 54036,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSZ 3436
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 67,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 57,999 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 47,345 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 47,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 37,125 miles

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE SMALL CUT TO KERB BAND

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 24,859 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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FSZ 3436 is a 2018 BMW 540 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 36,510 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 FSZ 3436, 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 8 years old, this BMW 540 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FSZ 3436?

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What year was FSZ 3436 registered?

FSZ 3436 is a 2018 BMW 540, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is FSZ 3436 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSZ 3436 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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