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Y689 HFS

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,490 mi
Last recorded87,490 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 HFS
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,490 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,483 miles

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

both rocker cover gaskets leaking oil

osf wheel bearing has slight noise when wheel rotated

rear diff universal joint leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,984 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009
Pass 19 May 2008 53,633 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,390 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 48,390 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 40,952 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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Y689 HFS is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y689 HFS, 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 Y689 HFS registered?

Y689 HFS is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y689 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y689 HFS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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