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Y856 YYX

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,998 mi
Last recorded144,998 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 YYX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 144,998 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 144,449 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 142,446 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 140,361 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 140,349 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2021 137,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 136,900 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 136,479 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 135,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 135,580 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 132,230 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 132,230 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 131,287 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 128,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 128,478 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 123,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 117,985 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 111,647 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 101,190 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 101,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 88,093 miles

windscreen chipped = non testable area

Pass 13 Apr 2006 75,490 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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Y856 YYX is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y856 YYX, 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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Y856 YYX is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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