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V800 MBR

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,805 mi
Last recorded165,805 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 MBR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 165,805 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 158,848 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 154,885 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 147,151 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 143,170 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 136,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 136,198 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,141 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 131,233 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015
Pass 14 Oct 2014 122,559 miles

Metal brake pipes above rear axle coroding and both rear flexys deteriorating, replacement advised

N/S rear wheel arch liner has a hole

O/S front fog light has cracked lens

Pass 16 Oct 2013 118,166 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 112,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 111,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 108,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 99,171 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 120,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 2 Oct 2006 99,717 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres wearing edges.

wear brake components.

wear steering,susp.and axle components.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 99,717 miles

front tyres wearing edges.

wear brake components.

wear steering,susp.and axle components.

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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V800 MBR is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V800 MBR, 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 V800 MBR registered?

V800 MBR is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is V800 MBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V800 MBR shows 21 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.

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