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Y895 SDL

2001 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,562 mi
Last recorded180,562 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 SDL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 180,562 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills have slight corrosion

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 24 Feb 2022 180,546 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield loose slightly rubbing on prop shaft

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills have slight corrosion

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Mar 2021 179,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge / cut close to cord / advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both / advise replacement (4.4.3 (a))

both front floors / sill have slight corrosion at jacking points / nearside sill distorted

handbrake performance on roller brake test only just met requirements / advise adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Mar 2020 176,865 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 174,117 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 169,101 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose and rattling

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 162,357 miles

front number plate cracked

power steering hoses damp / no leak found during test

Fail 29 Mar 2017 162,343 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

power steering hoses damp / no leak found during test

Pass 11 Mar 2016 153,914 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear exhaust heat sheild loose and rattling

Pass 2 Apr 2015 147,651 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges / outside centrel three quarters

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall / no cord visable at time of test

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2014 137,777 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2013 130,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 130,303 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 130,100 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

offside wing mirror glass deteriorated / still clear view to rear

Pass 22 Mar 2012 120,846 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged (cover and glass missing)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 110,819 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 100,860 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 89,377 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 78,983 miles

oil filter insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,222 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 55,817 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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Y895 SDL is a 2001 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y895 SDL, 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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Y895 SDL is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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