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FP51 YFT

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,790 mi
Last recorded130,790 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 YFT
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 130,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 130,787 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2022 129,068 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 129,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 127,542 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 123,878 miles

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Slight corrosion on n/s/rear brake pipe

Pass 30 Jan 2019 116,209 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DROP IDLER

Pass 29 Nov 2017 113,299 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 111,080 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 108,614 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,520 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,466 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 98,979 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,924 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 92,195 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 87,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 87,891 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 81,681 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 68,525 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,521 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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FP51 YFT is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FP51 YFT, 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

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What year was FP51 YFT registered?

FP51 YFT is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is FP51 YFT safe to buy?

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