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Y521 RLC

2001 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 RLC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 152,238 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 137,273 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 137,273 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008

mileage display illegible.

rear disc pads getting low.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 114,648 miles

nearside front tread worn on outer edge.

offside and nearside rear tread low on inner edges.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 107,471 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/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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Y521 RLC is a 2001 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y521 RLC, 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 Y521 RLC registered?

Y521 RLC is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y521 RLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y521 RLC shows 7 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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