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S40 SGK

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

220,751 mi
Last recorded220,751 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 SGK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 220,751 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 214,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 201,492 miles

General, surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Heavy engine oil leaks.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Poor reserve travel on handbrake.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 201,492 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General, surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Heavy engine oil leaks.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Poor reserve travel on handbrake.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 189,011 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre treads wearing low on edges

engine management light on dash

nearside front tyre outersidewall damaged

nearside rear handbrake effort requires attention

Pass 8 Oct 2010 178,311 miles

265/35wr18 both rear tyres worn to 3mm and very low on inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 162,716 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 162,716 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 132,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads wearing low and discs worn.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 101,451 miles

advise slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 93,241 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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S40 SGK is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S40 SGK, 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 S40 SGK registered?

S40 SGK is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is S40 SGK safe to buy?

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