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Y801 YTP

2001 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,424 mi
Last recorded132,424 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 YTP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 132,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill seam (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill seam (2.4.A.3)

handbrake effort low 18%

Pass 26 Nov 2016 128,239 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 125,379 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 121,927 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 115,127 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 110,071 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 109,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 109,313 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 103,920 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 103,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 102,761 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 102,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 97,381 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 92,985 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 89,238 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 85,204 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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Y801 YTP is a 2001 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y801 YTP, 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 Y801 YTP registered?

Y801 YTP is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y801 YTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y801 YTP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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