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NL18 AWU

2018 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,556 mi
Last recorded77,556 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 54036,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL18 AWU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 77,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 77,554 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,378 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 52,914 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 39,948 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 27,856 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 27,753 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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NL18 AWU is a 2018 BMW 540 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NL18 AWU, 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 NL18 AWU registered?

NL18 AWU is a 2018 BMW 540, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is NL18 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL18 AWU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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