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Y788 JUY

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,508 mi
Last recorded84,508 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 JUY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 May 2010 84,508 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 72,517 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 61,427 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,072 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 46,250 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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Y788 JUY is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y788 JUY, 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 Y788 JUY registered?

Y788 JUY is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y788 JUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y788 JUY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y788 JUY have outstanding finance?

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