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X736 DJM

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,686 mi
Last recorded126,686 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX736 DJM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 126,686 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 125,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 123,580 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 123,091 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 122,756 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 121,966 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 120,605 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 119,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 117,075 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 106,450 miles

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

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Fail 29 Jan 2011 106,450 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,381 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 72,288 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 62,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2007 62,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2006 58,709 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 48,924 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)

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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X736 DJM 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 88.2%.

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 X736 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X736 DJM registered?

X736 DJM is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X736 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X736 DJM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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