MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YM51 PLU is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YM51 PLU, 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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How do I check the history of YM51 PLU?
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What year was YM51 PLU registered?
YM51 PLU is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 27 September 2001.
Is YM51 PLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YM51 PLU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YM51 PLU have outstanding finance?
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