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YF18 CTV

2018 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,208 mi
Last recorded59,208 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 54036,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF18 CTV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 59,208 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 52,374 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 45,906 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 39,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 33,140 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 27,776 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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YF18 CTV is a 2018 BMW 540 in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YF18 CTV, 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 YF18 CTV registered?

YF18 CTV is a 2018 BMW 540, first registered on 18 July 2018.

Is YF18 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF18 CTV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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