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Y874 NBL

2001 BMW 540

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

179,278 mi
Last recorded179,278 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 NBL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 179,278 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 179,259 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 179,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 178,807 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 177,618 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes greeced so difficult to assess

both front tyres are close to outer wheel arch

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 176,428 miles

air suspension faulty

rear tyre's wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 176,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 176,319 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 167,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2012 167,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2012 167,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine light is on.

Incorrect rear wheel and tyre combination.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 148,175 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 148,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 128,750 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management light on

nearside front anti roll bar link pin dust cover split

offside front seatbelt slight fluffing

outer sills, inner arches and underside of vehicle covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 128,750 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front anti roll bar link pin dust cover split

offside front seatbelt slight fluffing

outer sills, inner arches and underside of vehicle covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 105,017 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 104,590 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 104,572 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 85,834 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 85,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 78,120 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 78,096 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 66,933 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 66,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2006 60,363 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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Y874 NBL is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 Y874 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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Y874 NBL is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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