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E23 ALM

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,468 mi
Last recorded159,468 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 ALM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 159,468 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 159,248 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 157,551 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 156,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 154,389 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 152,193 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 152,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2015 150,540 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 150,540 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 140,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 140,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 125,682 miles

Advise headlamp washers not working

Advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2012 125,655 miles

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

Advise headlamp washers not working

Advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 114,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,683 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 92,245 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges and very close to legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2008 83,992 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 78,606 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 74,880 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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E23 ALM is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E23 ALM, 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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What year was E23 ALM registered?

E23 ALM is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is E23 ALM safe to buy?

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