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WF18 PZU

2018 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,069 mi
Last recorded76,069 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 54036,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF18 PZU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 76,069 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 73,530 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 73,511 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 69,759 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 69,751 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2023 50,504 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 42,371 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 42,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 28,587 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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WF18 PZU is a 2018 BMW 540 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 36,510 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 WF18 PZU, 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 8 years old, this BMW 540 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF18 PZU registered?

WF18 PZU is a 2018 BMW 540, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is WF18 PZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF18 PZU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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