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Y454 SLD

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

223,583 mi
Last recorded223,583 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 SLD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 223,583 miles

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))

Fail 22 May 2025 223,583 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 221,832 miles

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))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 221,832 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 217,755 miles

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 217,694 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 211,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 204,538 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 195,294 miles

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 ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 186,238 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 175,838 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 164,197 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 153,997 miles

oil residue lower engine bay

Pass 15 Dec 2012 144,132 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 132,452 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 118,742 miles

Oil leak

differential oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 118,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 110,599 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 110,592 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 99,622 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 99,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 91,980 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 87,129 miles

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?

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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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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