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Y3 NJS

2001 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

226,598 mi
Last recorded226,598 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 NJS
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 226,598 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 224,218 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 215,473 miles

both front tyres worn on edges 235 45 17 Y

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2013 215,473 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

both front tyres worn on edges 235 45 17 Y

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2012 204,220 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 191,765 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 176,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 176,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 162,271 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 162,266 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 146,590 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 124,051 miles

N/S & O/S REAR INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACE SCORING.

N/S & O/S REAR INNER BRAKE PAD NEAR TO 1.5MM.!

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 93,286 miles

REAR INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACE WORN.

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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Y3 NJS 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 76.9%.

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 Y3 NJS, 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 Y3 NJS registered?

Y3 NJS is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is Y3 NJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 NJS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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