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Y398 MVV

2001 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,048 mi
Last recorded49,048 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 MVV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 49,048 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 49,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 49,034 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 48,922 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 48,851 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 48,581 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 48,506 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,989 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,685 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 47,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 46,954 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,676 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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Y398 MVV is a 2001 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y398 MVV, 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 Y398 MVV registered?

Y398 MVV is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y398 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y398 MVV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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