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Y667 YTP

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

171,481 mi
Last recorded171,481 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY667 YTP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 171,481 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 170,364 miles

off side rear jacking point corroded

washers have been modified

wiper reataining clips missing

Pass 27 Mar 2021 168,357 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Jacking point corrosion

Pass 20 May 2019

nearside and offside rear brake hoses poor condition

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded/damaged

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2018

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 144,756 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 144,713 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 143,374 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 140,637 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 138,691 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 123,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 112,701 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 110,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 106,155 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 98,367 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 92,272 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 88,262 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 82,347 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 82,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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Y667 YTP is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y667 YTP, 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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Y667 YTP is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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