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GK06 AFZ

2006 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,725 mi
Last recorded42,725 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 AFZ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,725 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,069 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,711 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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GK06 AFZ is a 2006 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 GK06 AFZ, 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 GK06 AFZ?

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What year was GK06 AFZ registered?

GK06 AFZ is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is GK06 AFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK06 AFZ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK06 AFZ have outstanding finance?

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