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X683 DLE

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,314 mi
Last recorded113,314 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX683 DLE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 113,314 miles

side mirrors deteriorated

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 106,754 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 106,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 97,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

rear parking brake just met pass percentage system may require repair or adjustment

Pass 17 Feb 2015 94,116 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 91,867 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,149 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 84,979 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 84,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 80,907 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 76,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2010 76,162 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 63,273 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2009 63,273 miles

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

Advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 51,220 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 46,689 miles

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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X683 DLE is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X683 DLE, 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.

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X683 DLE is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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