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GX68 FCV

2018 BMW 540

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,203 mi
Last recorded17,203 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 54036,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX68 FCV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 17,203 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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GX68 FCV is a 2018 BMW 540 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GX68 FCV, 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

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What year was GX68 FCV registered?

GX68 FCV is a 2018 BMW 540, first registered on 1 November 2018.

Is GX68 FCV safe to buy?

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Does GX68 FCV have outstanding finance?

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