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Y153 NBL

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,586 mi
Last recorded133,586 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 NBL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 133,586 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 131,629 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 130,053 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 129,092 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 125,610 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 125,606 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 122,074 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 119,026 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 113,113 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 106,850 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 102,147 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,377 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,992 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 84,325 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 84,154 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 78,480 miles

both rear upper suspension arms have slight ply

Pass 5 Sep 2009 72,414 miles

off side rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 20 Sep 2008 65,309 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 65,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2007 58,338 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,774 miles

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)

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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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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What year was Y153 NBL registered?

Y153 NBL is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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