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Y818 NBL

2001 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,891 mi
Last recorded133,891 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 NBL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 133,891 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 132,412 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 130,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 129,113 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))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 129,113 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 10 Jul 2021 127,467 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))

Play from both front wheels

Pass 17 Jan 2018 124,254 miles

Play from both front wheels

Pass 16 Jan 2017 119,930 miles

Play from both front wheels

Pass 11 Jan 2016 113,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play from both front wheels

Fail 11 Jan 2016 113,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play from both front wheels

Pass 28 Jan 2015 108,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play from both front wheels

Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 90,622 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 85,061 miles

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

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

Pass 21 Jan 2011 78,240 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 71,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 62,655 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 56,277 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,390 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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Y818 NBL is a 2001 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y818 NBL, 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 Y818 NBL registered?

Y818 NBL is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y818 NBL safe to buy?

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