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YG51 NGP

2001 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,678 mi
Last recorded87,678 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 NGP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 87,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 179,899 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 175,032 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 164,989 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 164,989 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 164,847 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to N/S/R Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to O/S/R Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 158,360 miles

Nearside repeater faded

engine oil leak

front tyres heavy wear inner edges

n/s/r child seat fitted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

washers partially working

Fail 29 Jul 2017 158,355 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside repeater faded

engine oil leak

front tyres heavy wear inner edges

n/s/r child seat fitted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

washers partially working

Pass 4 Aug 2016 148,846 miles

rear heat shield insecure

various oil leaks engine and rear diff

Pass 24 Jul 2015 143,426 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes have slight movement

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/r lower suspension arm bush has slight movement

Pass 26 Jul 2014 132,914 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge stepped

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 20 Jul 2013 127,101 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

small split in o/s rack inner balljoint grease boot

Pass 23 Jul 2012 119,231 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 103,033 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,784 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 66,739 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,630 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,081 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 50,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,306 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 32,162 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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YG51 NGP is a 2001 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YG51 NGP, 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 YG51 NGP registered?

YG51 NGP is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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