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X821 NGH

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX821 NGH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working in wing. (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated. reading not visable. (6.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016

Both rear and nearside front ball joint dust covers split

Both rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Engine warning light illuminated

Fail 5 Aug 2016

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear and nearside front ball joint dust covers split

Both rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Engine warning light illuminated

Fail 24 Jun 2016

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both rear suspension arm bushes have play

Engine warning light on

Fail 15 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear suspension lower arm bushes worn

Steering box has small leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014
Pass 20 Dec 2013 74,813 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012

speedo not reading on dash. engine man lihgt on dash.

Fail 1 Jun 2012

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

speedo not reading on dash. engine man lihgt on dash.

Pass 26 May 2011 31,390 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,560 miles

o/s/r tyre thread down to 3mm

Fail 3 Jun 2010 31,560 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre thread down to 3mm

Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,392 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,358 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 34,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,449 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 30,449 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,633 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 26,633 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 22,120 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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X821 NGH is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X821 NGH, 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 X821 NGH registered?

X821 NGH is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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