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Y826 NOY

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,366 mi
Last recorded166,366 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 NOY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 166,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 159,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 158,422 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 151,756 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 146,406 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 146,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 136,183 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 125,892 miles

advise noise from steering when turning lock to lock

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch trims missing/damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2010 125,874 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise noise from steering when turning lock to lock

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch trims missing/damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2009 117,921 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 117,921 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 106,585 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 95,469 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 95,396 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 82,920 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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Y826 NOY is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y826 NOY, 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 Y826 NOY registered?

Y826 NOY is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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