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AV06 MXA

2006 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,556 mi
Last recorded58,556 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 MXA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 58,556 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,371 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 56,274 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,610 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,673 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,858 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 50,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 48,525 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 48,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,770 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,019 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 Mar 2011 38,208 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,154 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 35,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,176 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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AV06 MXA is a 2006 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 81,741 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 AV06 MXA, 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 20 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 AV06 MXA registered?

AV06 MXA is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is AV06 MXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 MXA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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