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D12 DRW

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

137,063 mi
Last recorded137,063 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 DRW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 137,063 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 137,034 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 136,906 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 136,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 136,392 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 136,324 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 136,306 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 135,990 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 135,633 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 135,323 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 134,093 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 133,003 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 131,441 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 126,972 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 113,711 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,567 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,948 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 85,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 72,857 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,308 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 54,308 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,007 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 46,509 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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D12 DRW is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 D12 DRW, 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

How do I check the history of D12 DRW?

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What year was D12 DRW registered?

D12 DRW is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is D12 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 DRW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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