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Y474 ROO

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,507 mi
Last recorded145,507 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 ROO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 145,507 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 143,325 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 139,927 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 134,594 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 132,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 130,336 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 130,336 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 127,989 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 120,901 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 113,637 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 109,708 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 106,675 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 99,624 miles

slight play to rear suspension bushes

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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Y474 ROO is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y474 ROO, 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 Y474 ROO registered?

Y474 ROO is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y474 ROO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y474 ROO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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