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FL06 YYJ

2006 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,522 mi
Last recorded121,522 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 YYJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,522 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 121,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 114,699 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Sep 2015 107,651 miles

Rear Brake pads approximately 50% worn

Fail 10 Sep 2015 107,651 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pads approximately 50% worn

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,926 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 97,550 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,181 miles

N/SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 14 Jan 2012 83,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,150 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,403 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 60,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,602 miles

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

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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FL06 YYJ is a 2006 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FL06 YYJ, 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

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What year was FL06 YYJ registered?

FL06 YYJ is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is FL06 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL06 YYJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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