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WR51 OPA

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 OPA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2018

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 138,463 miles

Nearside Rear c.v boot perished

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

play in steering box

Pass 18 Nov 2015

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 15 Nov 2014 127,128 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 118,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 115,029 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 111,193 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 105,445 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 99,026 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 99,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 159,627 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 143,710 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 126,059 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 126,054 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 107,308 miles

Front brake pads @ 4mm

Fail 14 Oct 2005 107,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres are worn severely on edges - Advise replacement

Front brake pads at 4mm - Discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

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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WR51 OPA is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WR51 OPA, 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 WR51 OPA registered?

WR51 OPA is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is WR51 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 OPA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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