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Y38 JGU

2001 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,489 mi
Last recorded188,489 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 JGU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 188,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 188,402 miles

advise parking brake shoe inspections.....

front brake disc inner faces corroded.....

n/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroding.....

o/s/f inner wheel rim distorted.....

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge......

wet test.....

windscreen damage , not excessive.....

Fail 18 Mar 2013 188,402 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise parking brake shoe inspections.....

front brake disc inner faces corroded.....

n/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroding.....

o/s/f inner wheel rim distorted.....

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge......

wet test.....

windscreen damage , not excessive.....

Fail 4 Mar 2013 188,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 185,273 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 169,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 155,730 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 141,915 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 141,915 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 127,411 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 104,977 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 92,095 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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Y38 JGU is a 2001 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 106,299 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y38 JGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y38 JGU registered?

Y38 JGU is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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