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Y943 HNH

2001 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,726 mi
Last recorded159,726 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 HNH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 159,726 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill

hole in rear tyre well outside prescribed area

Fail 1 Jun 2022 159,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner sill

hole in rear tyre well outside prescribed area

Pass 30 Apr 2019 157,630 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 157,045 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 155,001 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 153,217 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2015 153,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2014 150,803 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 148,962 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 126,324 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

tow bar wiring damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2011 123,586 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 121,972 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 121,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 112,147 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 82,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 82,847 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 74,968 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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Y943 HNH is a 2001 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y943 HNH, 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 Y943 HNH registered?

Y943 HNH is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y943 HNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y943 HNH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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