MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREADS ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel ARM KNUCKLE (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LOWISH EFFORT AND NOT LOCKING (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREADS ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel ARM KNUCKLE (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LOWISH EFFORT AND NOT LOCKING (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Sill corroded.
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sill corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shields insecure
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside track rod ball joint worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine oil level on minimum mark
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near side. (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
oil residue lower engine bay
Oil leak
differential oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
differential oil leak
tyre pressures appear low
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside front tyre has cut in tread deep enough to expose cords but not exceeding requirement
nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder
offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre has cut in tread deep enough to expose cords but not exceeding requirement
nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder
offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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Y454 SLD is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 Y454 SLD, 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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Y454 SLD is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 30 March 2001.
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