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BK06 HZW

2006 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,711 mi
Last recorded123,711 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 HZW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2018 123,711 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 121,278 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 113,557 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 103,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 99,105 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,796 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,286 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,782 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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BK06 HZW is a 2006 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK06 HZW, 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

How do I check the history of BK06 HZW?

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What year was BK06 HZW registered?

BK06 HZW is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is BK06 HZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK06 HZW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK06 HZW have outstanding finance?

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