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XIJ 40

2001 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,371 mi
Last recorded162,371 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIJ 40
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 162,371 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 158,152 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 155,260 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 152,480 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 150,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 150,930 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm (rear arm) balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm (rear arm) balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm main bush split and perished, also oil contaminated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm lower balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at input end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm main bush split and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm lower balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at input end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres treads low, perishing and balding towards inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 147,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 146,574 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 146,099 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 145,546 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016
Pass 24 Nov 2015 144,406 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 142,851 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 140,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012
Pass 27 Aug 2011
Fail 27 Aug 2011

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 127,395 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 127,395 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 116,616 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 103,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 103,979 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 96,551 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 96,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 87,002 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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XIJ 40 is a 2001 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XIJ 40, 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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XIJ 40 is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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