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Y68 KTF

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,564 mi
Last recorded157,564 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 KTF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 157,564 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 157,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 151,634 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2017 151,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 145,760 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 145,760 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 142,045 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 142,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 136,707 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 136,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 130,382 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 124,157 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 118,086 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 118,086 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 109,297 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 100,026 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 100,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 88,839 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 77,357 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 64,404 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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Y68 KTF is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y68 KTF, 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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Y68 KTF is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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