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T3 RKO

2001 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,729 mi
Last recorded98,729 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 RKO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 98,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 92,123 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 92,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,668 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering linkage has slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,621 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o.s. handbrake effort getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2012 75,074 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake effort very low

Pass 3 Feb 2011 69,327 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 69,327 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 63,713 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 57,267 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 52,732 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 46,209 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 38,500 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 38,500 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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T3 RKO is a 2001 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T3 RKO, 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 T3 RKO registered?

T3 RKO is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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