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Y974 VOE

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,499 mi
Last recorded124,499 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 VOE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 124,499 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 May 2013 124,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2012 118,733 miles

tyres stretched

Pass 14 Jun 2011 111,467 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 105,305 miles

both rear tyres close to wear markers

Pass 4 Jun 2009 102,855 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 100,897 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 98,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 95,402 miles

Both front brake discs having slight signs of pitting on disc faces.

Both front tyres having slight advance wear on outer egdes.

Fail 15 May 2006 95,405 miles

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

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

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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Y974 VOE is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y974 VOE, 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 Y974 VOE registered?

Y974 VOE is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y974 VOE safe to buy?

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