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MGZ 7849

2018 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,814 mi
Last recorded32,814 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 54036,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 7849
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 32,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 28,500 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 28,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/20 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2024 23,430 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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MGZ 7849 is a 2018 BMW 540 in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGZ 7849, 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 MGZ 7849?

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What year was MGZ 7849 registered?

MGZ 7849 is a 2018 BMW 540, first registered on 3 September 2018.

Is MGZ 7849 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGZ 7849 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MGZ 7849 have outstanding finance?

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