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RV51 DZD

2001 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,838 mi
Last recorded168,838 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 DZD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 168,838 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)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 168,838 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 168,198 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)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 168,198 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 159,549 miles

Front shock absobers both weak.

Front tyres both worn smooth on very inner and outer tread sections.

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

Rear brake pads worn low.

Rear tyres both worn very close to 2mm wear markers and smooth on inner tread sections.

Fail 30 May 2014 159,430 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 152,611 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 152,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 146,733 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 17 Nov 2010 140,371 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 122,490 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

nearside washer aim poor

Fail 9 Nov 2009 122,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside washer aim poor

Pass 7 Nov 2008 98,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,484 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,928 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 45,889 miles

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

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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RV51 DZD is a 2001 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RV51 DZD, 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 RV51 DZD registered?

RV51 DZD is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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