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Y216 YYX

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,737 mi
Last recorded96,737 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 YYX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 96,737 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 73,756 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,275 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges and sidewalls damaged but not showing cord.

Fail 28 Jan 2010 65,271 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges and sidewalls damaged but not showing cord.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,847 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 58,847 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,302 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,143 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 38,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y216 YYX is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y216 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 Y216 YYX registered?

Y216 YYX is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y216 YYX safe to buy?

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