CarVerify

Free Car Check

T811 DUY

1999 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationT811 DUY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front /inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play On steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front /inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play On steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 95,888 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 95,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 95,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no pump (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative nearside and offside (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 95,073 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper Damaged

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 89,208 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to front bumper and bonnet

Pass 6 Dec 2021 84,980 miles

Front Bumper heavily damaged

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,698 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 81,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front bumper/splitter damaged and loose

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,723 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 73,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,973 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,525 miles

All brake discs corroding

Parking brake efficiency has only just met the legal requirements

SRS light does not illuminate

Fail 10 Sep 2015 68,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,087 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,306 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 63,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 59,540 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 58,213 miles

headlamp aims on bare minimum height

slightest play nearside rear anti-roll link arm

Pass 8 May 2009 56,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 55,652 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 54,699 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,653 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 47,653 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full BMW 540 reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T811 DUY is a 1999 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1999 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 107,004 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 T811 DUY, 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 27 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T811 DUY?

You can check the full history of T811 DUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T811 DUY registered?

T811 DUY is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T811 DUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T811 DUY shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T811 DUY 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 T811 DUY. 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.