MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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))
Front number plate cracked
Rear exhaust heat sheild loose and rattling
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
front number plate cracked
power steering hoses damp / no leak found during test
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
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
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
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate cracked
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
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
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
Nearside door mirror damaged (cover and glass missing)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
oil filter insecure
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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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