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Y738 MGM

2001 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,100 mi
Last recorded173,100 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 MGM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 May 2013 173,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2012 165,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers

Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,368 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

rear brake disc's slightly worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 144,613 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 132,433 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear handbrake weak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 114,679 miles

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

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

full engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 98,805 miles

o/s/r handbrake lazy

Pass 25 Apr 2006 85,921 miles

front number plate marked, both front tyres wearing inner edges

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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Y738 MGM is a 2001 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y738 MGM, 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 Y738 MGM registered?

Y738 MGM is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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