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X584 DDW

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,486 mi
Last recorded145,486 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX584 DDW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 145,486 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 145,486 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 133,717 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 133,717 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 120,723 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 120,723 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 106,242 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 106,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

a.both front discs corroded on inner edge

a.both front push strut bushes slightly worn

a.both rear drop links have slight play

a.chips in screen under limit

a.rocker cover gaskets leaking oil

Pass 31 Jul 2006 90,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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X584 DDW 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 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X584 DDW, 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 X584 DDW registered?

X584 DDW is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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