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Y733 EGP

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,939 mi
Last recorded121,939 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY733 EGP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 121,939 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 121,924 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 119,412 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 119,340 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 116,536 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 110,353 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 107,743 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 98,636 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 91,785 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 91,468 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 91,219 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 90,087 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 81,813 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,322 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,215 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 44,547 miles

engine mangerment light is on

Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,893 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 40,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,339 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,039 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,610 miles

both rear tyres on limit of wear

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,272 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 20,577 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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Y733 EGP is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y733 EGP, 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 Y733 EGP registered?

Y733 EGP is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y733 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y733 EGP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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