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V642 FNU

1999 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,456 mi
Last recorded109,456 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV642 FNU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 109,456 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 107,931 miles

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

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

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

parking brake performance just met

Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,290 miles

parking brake performance just met

Pass 27 Oct 2021 104,498 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 103,230 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 103,058 miles

parking brake performance just met

Pass 11 Jun 2018 102,570 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,035 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 95,836 miles

Offside Rear offside rear tyre ,inner sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,303 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f/ tyre cracked between treads

Pass 11 Jun 2014 87,958 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,858 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,497 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 71,248 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 162,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 162,798 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,453 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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V642 FNU is a 1999 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V642 FNU, 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 V642 FNU registered?

V642 FNU is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V642 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V642 FNU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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