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CA51 KVV

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,019 mi
Last recorded191,019 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 KVV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 191,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bumper damage

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2017 191,018 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bumper damage

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 189,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 183,322 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 171,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 157,724 miles

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 23 Sep 2011 141,628 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 141,628 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 125,566 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 117,934 miles

front inner brake pads appear low......

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link.....

windscreen damage , not excessive.....

wipers smear......

Pass 9 Sep 2008 103,487 miles

Front suspension brake reaction bushes in poor condition.

Offside front tyre outer edge wearing off and close to limit.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 88,168 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front inner brake pads look to be getting low but hard to see

rear inner brake pads look to be getting low but hard to see

Pass 15 Sep 2006 72,241 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 47,892 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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CA51 KVV is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA51 KVV, 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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CA51 KVV is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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