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Y432 AKK

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

207,697 mi
Last recorded207,697 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY432 AKK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 May 2017 207,697 miles

Engine light illuminated

Pass 10 May 2016 202,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 195,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 178,431 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 163,876 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 148,797 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 136,974 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 116,590 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre inner edge damaged not exposing cords

Pass 20 Feb 2009 98,535 miles

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

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

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

advise replacement of abouve tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2008 81,071 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 74,355 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,873 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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Y432 AKK is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y432 AKK, 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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Y432 AKK is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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