MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,586 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Running along Chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge 235/40 R18 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Running along Chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Disc Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Disc Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section Running by Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Park brake readings low
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
NSF Tyre Wear on inner edge and cracking on outter edge
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
OSF tyre wear on inner edge and cracking on outter edge
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
slight knock from offside rear anti roll bar drop link
both rear upper suspension arms have slight ply
off side rear tyre has nail in tread
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y153 NBL is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 Y153 NBL, 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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Y153 NBL is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 11 May 2001.
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