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X899 TPU

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,911 mi
Last recorded127,911 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 TPU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 127,911 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 127,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 119,722 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 119,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake warniig light on?

off side rear sill damaged under vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2012 109,859 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 109,853 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 106,225 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 102,549 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 91,343 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 79,603 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 79,603 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 66,784 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 51,623 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,198 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 34,724 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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X899 TPU is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X899 TPU, 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 X899 TPU registered?

X899 TPU is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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