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Y773 WDM

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,905 mi
Last recorded107,905 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY773 WDM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 107,905 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 107,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,848 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019
Pass 16 Aug 2017 99,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016

Rear number plate has the backing starting to lift

Fail 21 Jul 2016

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear number plate has the backing starting to lift

Pass 31 Jul 2015 86,641 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 85,641 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,884 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,190 miles

N/side front brake pipe has surface corrosion.

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

O/side rear front and rear brake pipes have surface corrosion.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 61,292 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,502 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 44,502 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,630 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,053 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,356 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,761 miles

Corrosion To The Front & Rear Brake Discs

slight play in the rear n/s link bar

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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Y773 WDM is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y773 WDM, 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 Y773 WDM registered?

Y773 WDM is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y773 WDM safe to buy?

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