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AY04 NVD

2004 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,169 mi
Last recorded85,169 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 54099,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 NVD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,169 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 82,644 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 78,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 74,713 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2007 71,461 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 71,078 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 71,078 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)

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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AY04 NVD is a 2004 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 99,259 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 AY04 NVD, 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 22 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY04 NVD?

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What year was AY04 NVD registered?

AY04 NVD is a 2004 BMW 540, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is AY04 NVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 NVD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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