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Y209 YYX

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

134,844 mi
Last recorded134,844 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 YYX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 134,844 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 134,835 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024

Nearside Rear Outer sill surface corrosion

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 132,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 131,302 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 128,338 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 125,931 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 121,400 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 118,166 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 112,963 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 108,720 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 108,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 103,652 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,443 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,905 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,082 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,921 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 75,921 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 69,696 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,496 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 62,496 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 56,211 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,158 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 42,175 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,055 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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Y209 YYX is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y209 YYX, 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 Y209 YYX registered?

Y209 YYX is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y209 YYX safe to buy?

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