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X185 LBD

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,166 mi
Last recorded114,166 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 LBD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 114,166 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 96,766 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 96,766 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 91,789 miles

advise front suspension rear lower arms rear bushes starting to split.

advise nearside rear tyre cut in centre of tread.

advise rear tyres close to wear bars in centre of tread.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 87,246 miles

front brake pads low (3-4mm)

rear brake pads on limit

wear and lip to both front brake discs

Pass 9 Oct 2007 83,623 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 77,836 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 72,648 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 72,558 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X185 LBD is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X185 LBD, 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 X185 LBD registered?

X185 LBD is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X185 LBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X185 LBD shows 9 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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