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VA51 WCJ

2001 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,508 mi
Last recorded137,508 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 WCJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 137,508 miles

both front tyes worn on inner and outer edges

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Sep 2011 137,508 miles

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

both front tyes worn on inner and outer edges

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 136,794 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2009 135,681 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 134,501 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 131,261 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 126,577 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 119,882 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)

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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VA51 WCJ is a 2001 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VA51 WCJ, 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

How do I check the history of VA51 WCJ?

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What year was VA51 WCJ registered?

VA51 WCJ is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is VA51 WCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 WCJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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