MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,620 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both front springs do not appear to be correctly located at the bottom (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill at jacking point corroded in holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both front springs do not appear to be correctly located at the bottom (5.3.1 (d) (i))
MIL lamp illuminated
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel lines corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion offside front vehicle outer sill but not excessive
Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer sill corroded, but not to excess
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Body has slight corrosion OS sill (6.1.B.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear directional indicators (1.4.A.2f)
Engine oil leak
Fuel pipe slightly corroded
Fuel tank straps slightly loose but tank still supported
NSF TYRE has a cut in the outer sidewall and is wearing/perishing on the outer edge
NSF valve stem slightly perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OSF head lamp has only just met the lower limit of the head lamp aim criteria
OSR TYRE has a cut in the outer sidewall and the valve stem is perishing
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint line from reservoir to cooler (2.3.3b)
Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Both rear lamp units (1.1.A.3d)
Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both front side repeaters (1.4.A.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight leak from auto gearbox
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
long travel handbrake
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low n/s o/s (1.8)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
long travel handbrake
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
chipin zone b
front to rear brake pipes corroded
Oil leak
chipin zone b
front to rear brake pipes corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both wipers streaky
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
S8 OSD is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 2001 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 106,299 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 S8 OSD, 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 25 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S8 OSD?
You can check the full history of S8 OSD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S8 OSD registered?
S8 OSD is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 24 April 2001.
Is S8 OSD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S8 OSD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S8 OSD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S8 OSD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.