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V8 NVG

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,000 mi
Last recorded112,000 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 NVG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 112,000 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 112,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 99,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 99,617 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 99,590 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of pads (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated both rear (1.1.13 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstripe (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 98,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 97,168 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 97,168 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 94,158 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 93,477 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,612 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 86,797 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,816 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 82,528 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 80,825 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 79,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,602 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 76,112 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 71,154 miles

Sings of slight sidewall damage to both nearside tyres

Fail 30 Jul 2008 71,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Sings of slight sidewall damage to both nearside tyres

Pass 1 Aug 2007 63,407 miles

Advise. †Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Fail 1 Aug 2007 63,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,017 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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V8 NVG is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 V8 NVG, 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

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What year was V8 NVG registered?

V8 NVG is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is V8 NVG safe to buy?

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