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Y504 XHH

2001 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,325 mi
Last recorded113,325 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 XHH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 113,325 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 103,623 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 99,864 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 99,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 95,257 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 90,123 miles

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

cut in sidewall on nearside front tyre

Fail 27 May 2014 90,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

cut in sidewall on nearside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2013 85,606 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 85,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 77,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 77,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 70,866 miles

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

rubber boot split on offside front link rod

Fail 24 May 2011 70,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rubber boot split on offside front link rod

Pass 11 May 2010 63,899 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 57,233 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 57,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 48,312 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2007 40,738 miles

front number plate cracked but can still clearly be read

Pass 17 May 2006 34,074 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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Y504 XHH is a 2001 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y504 XHH, 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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What year was Y504 XHH registered?

Y504 XHH is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y504 XHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y504 XHH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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