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HV51 DGX

2001 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

212,418 mi
Last recorded212,418 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 DGX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 212,418 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 212,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch to the flexi pipe , metal pipe marked with chalk has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point area marked with chalk . Area also has a cover there preventing further inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point , area marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch to the flexi pipe , metal pipe marked with chalk has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point area marked with chalk . Area also has a cover there preventing further inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point , area marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake has just met its efficiency & requires adjustment / repair

Pass 10 Jan 2023 211,656 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 209,440 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 208,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 208,453 miles

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

nearside and offside front jacking points badly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 203,923 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 200,547 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 188,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 173,759 miles

Slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Mar 2014 157,425 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 142,351 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 127,146 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 127,111 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 112,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 102,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside front tyres small splits not to the cord on sidewalls of tyres.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 95,840 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 87,800 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2007 80,595 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge to the limits.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 73,151 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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HV51 DGX is a 2001 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HV51 DGX, 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 HV51 DGX registered?

HV51 DGX is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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