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Y122 OBL

2001 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,415 mi
Last recorded121,415 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 OBL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 121,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 113,008 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 113,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 107,299 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 100,206 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front and offside front brake pipes corroded

offside front lens has slight chip

slight leak from p/s pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2009 96,169 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 96,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 85,235 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 69,039 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 49,101 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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Y122 OBL is a 2001 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y122 OBL, 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 Y122 OBL registered?

Y122 OBL is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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