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Y712 PEF

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,591 mi
Last recorded107,591 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 PEF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 107,591 miles

front disc rusty ridged

main brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2013 98,490 miles

Both rear tyres worn to around the 3.0mm mark and should changed before 1.6mm

Fail 13 Apr 2013 98,479 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres worn to around the 3.0mm mark and should changed before 1.6mm

Slight play in the nearside rear antiroll bar linkage

Pass 5 May 2012 91,042 miles

front tyres wearing on outside edge

slight weep steering box

Pass 25 May 2011 83,376 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,997 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,373 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,572 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 42,400 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 28,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y712 PEF is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y712 PEF, 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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Y712 PEF is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y712 PEF safe to buy?

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