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DNZ 5086

2001 BMW 540

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,266 mi
Last recorded151,266 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 5086
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 151,266 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 151,261 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 151,210 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 151,201 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 151,201 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 144,000 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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DNZ 5086 is a 2001 BMW 540 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DNZ 5086, 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 DNZ 5086?

You can check the full history of DNZ 5086 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DNZ 5086 registered?

DNZ 5086 is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is DNZ 5086 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNZ 5086 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DNZ 5086 have outstanding finance?

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