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Y902 SRD

2001 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,310 mi
Last recorded148,310 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY902 SRD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 148,310 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 147,728 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019
Pass 1 Jun 2018 145,825 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 140,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 131,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 121,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 113,543 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 105,331 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 97,460 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED,INNER CORDS NOT SHOWING

Pass 10 Jul 2010 89,295 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 82,807 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 82,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 74,821 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2008 74,619 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 63,583 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,987 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 48,982 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outer wall not mot failure at this time

Pass 5 Jul 2005 42,071 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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Y902 SRD is a 2001 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y902 SRD, 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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What year was Y902 SRD registered?

Y902 SRD is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y902 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y902 SRD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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