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AD51 GDV

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,638 mi
Last recorded130,638 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 GDV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 130,638 miles

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

slight corrosion on discs

Pass 15 Jan 2024 130,303 miles

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

slight corrosion on all discs

Fail 15 Jan 2024 130,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

slight corrosion on all discs

Pass 31 Jan 2023 130,140 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 130,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 127,293 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 127,286 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 126,586 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 124,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [metal] (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyre are wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 118,911 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 111,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2017 111,045 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 103,363 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 103,363 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 100,438 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,617 miles

OSR tyre has a split on inner edge, not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 84,685 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 84,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 80,618 miles

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 73,185 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 65,424 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,699 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,862 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,816 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,154 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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AD51 GDV is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AD51 GDV, 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 AD51 GDV registered?

AD51 GDV is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is AD51 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 GDV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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