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MA51 FKP

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,744 mi
Last recorded146,744 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 FKP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 146,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

gear selector stiff in operation

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2020 142,620 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 142,618 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bumper has sharp edge on a crack

Pass 16 Dec 2019 139,288 miles

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under covers fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2019 139,288 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under covers fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2018 129,005 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Both front brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Fuel pipes are corroded

O/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 7 Dec 2018 129,005 miles

Headlamp aim too low Front headlight level adjuster is seized and link broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Fuel pipes are corroded

O/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2017 119,207 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Fuel pipes are corroded

Oil leaks

Rear brake pads are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2016 108,927 miles

Brake pipes are corroded

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seatbelt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Fuel pipes are corroded

Oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 12 Dec 2016 108,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipes are corroded

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seatbelt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Fuel pipes are corroded

N/s/r tyre is low of tread 2mm

Oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2015 103,125 miles

Brake pipes are slightly corroded

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Fuel pipes are corroded

O/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

O/s/r upper and and lower ball joint have play

Oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2014 96,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake reaction bushes worn

front bumper damaged but has temporary repair

o/s/r wheel arch / door damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2013 88,232 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 88,224 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake discs pitted

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 82,219 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,064 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 52,201 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 45,993 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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MA51 FKP is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA51 FKP, 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.

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MA51 FKP is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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