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RO51 OEV

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,018 mi
Last recorded137,018 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 OEV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 137,018 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 131,056 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 126,034 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 117,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 112,298 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 105,630 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 105,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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RO51 OEV is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO51 OEV, 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 RO51 OEV registered?

RO51 OEV is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RO51 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 OEV 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.

Does RO51 OEV have outstanding finance?

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