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EK06 HZE

2006 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,407 mi
Last recorded91,407 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 HZE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,407 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,889 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 22 Apr 2010 64,908 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,289 miles

Nearside Front 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 alloy wheel has had a repair

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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EK06 HZE is a 2006 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EK06 HZE, 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 EK06 HZE?

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What year was EK06 HZE registered?

EK06 HZE is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is EK06 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK06 HZE shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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