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Y896 BBA

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,242 mi
Last recorded111,242 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 BBA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 111,242 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 108,551 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,582 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 106,576 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 101,003 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,752 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 65,437 miles

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,437 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 62,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2012 62,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side rear disc corroaded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,529 miles

Front tyres have cracks to tread

Offside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Aug 2011 58,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front and offside rear tyres have cracks to tread

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,653 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,086 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 May 2006 97,086 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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Y896 BBA 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 Y896 BBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y896 BBA registered?

Y896 BBA is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y896 BBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y896 BBA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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