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RV51 EPY

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

190,239 mi
Last recorded190,239 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 EPY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 190,239 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 189,046 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 175,562 miles

slight buckle in o/s/f rim

Pass 22 Oct 2015 163,887 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 163,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 150,776 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 140,704 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 126,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 115,432 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 104,968 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 93,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 81,162 miles

Both front tyre's wearing on outer edges.

O/S/R seat belt slightly twisted.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,918 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 62,340 miles

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

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

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 EPY is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RV51 EPY, 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 RV51 EPY registered?

RV51 EPY is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is RV51 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 EPY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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