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AD51 WSU

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,470 mi
Last recorded64,470 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 64,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 64,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tailgate will not stay up

Fail 9 Sep 2021 64,469 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tailgate will not stay up

Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake pedal feels soft

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,464 miles

cut in outside wall of offside front tyre

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,353 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,387 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,894 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,362 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,636 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,335 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,372 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,322 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,229 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 31,848 miles

BOTH N/S TYRES HAVE CUTS IN OUTER TYRE WALLS & WHEELS MARKED.

CAR HAS 2 X VIN NUMBERS BUT 1 IS CROSSED OUT.

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

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 WSU is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

AD51 WSU is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is AD51 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 WSU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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