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RJ04 NRV

2004 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

214,823 mi
Last recorded214,823 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 54099,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 NRV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 214,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 207,343 miles

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

engine/gearbox has slight leak

Pass 24 Jul 2021 203,303 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine/gearbox has slight leak of oil

Pass 23 Jul 2020 199,999 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 195,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil filter housing cable tied to body

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R tyres wearing badly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 195,017 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil filter housing cable tied to body

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R tyres wearing badly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 188,018 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 188,017 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 183,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 183,135 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 145,084 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 145,084 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 128,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 22 Jul 2015 128,141 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jul 2014 120,440 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Jul 2013 105,931 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,847 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 96,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 77,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 64,266 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,428 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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RJ04 NRV is a 2004 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 99,259 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 RJ04 NRV, 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 22 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ04 NRV registered?

RJ04 NRV is a 2004 BMW 540, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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