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X787 UYX

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,793 mi
Last recorded133,793 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX787 UYX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 133,793 miles

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

O/S/F drop link gaiter split

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front headlamp auto adjuster broken

Fail 3 Aug 2011 133,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front headlamp auto adjuster broken

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

O/S/F drop link gaiter split

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 123,981 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 111,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nsr tyre wall damaged

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

washers poor

wipers poor

Pass 29 Aug 2007 88,183 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 88,179 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

air bag light on

engine managment light on

Pass 29 Aug 2006 73,570 miles

engine man light on

slight play near side rear anti roll bar link

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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X787 UYX is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X787 UYX, 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 X787 UYX registered?

X787 UYX is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X787 UYX safe to buy?

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