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V227 GMO

1999 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,018 mi
Last recorded76,018 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 GMO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 76,018 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 74,348 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 74,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,648 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,396 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 71,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 71,383 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (above rear diff) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 71,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (above rear diff) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,277 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,097 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,717 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,069 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,590 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,944 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,965 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,876 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,131 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 61,809 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,807 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 57,085 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 54,543 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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V227 GMO is a 1999 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V227 GMO, 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

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What year was V227 GMO registered?

V227 GMO is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V227 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V227 GMO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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