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EU51 GZR

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,493 mi
Last recorded92,493 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 GZR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,493 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 84,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,956 miles

slight play at both rear linkages

Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,991 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 69,991 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,699 miles

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

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

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

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

petrol cap seal starting to perish

rear disc braking surface has corrosion on

Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,557 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,772 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,224 miles

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

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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EU51 GZR is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 EU51 GZR, 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 EU51 GZR registered?

EU51 GZR is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EU51 GZR safe to buy?

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