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X697 DJM

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,261 mi
Last recorded144,261 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 DJM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 144,261 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 144,260 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 144,200 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 142,853 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 140,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 136,633 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 136,187 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 136,187 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 134,211 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 134,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 135,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

reverse gear fault noticed

Pass 21 Sep 2010 130,317 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 127,603 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 125,738 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 120,929 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,852 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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X697 DJM is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 106,299 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X697 DJM, 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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What year was X697 DJM registered?

X697 DJM is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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