MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,744 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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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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What year was MA51 FKP registered?
MA51 FKP is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 22 December 2001.
Is MA51 FKP safe to buy?
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