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HV51 REC

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,546 mi
Last recorded97,546 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 REC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,546 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 87,988 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,082 miles

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre bald outer edge

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2010 80,174 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded inner face

front inner brake pads look to be geting low

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre worn outer edge and slight damage to outer sidewall

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

play in n/s rear top suspension arm outer ball joint

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,138 miles

body damage to nearside sill and corners of front and rear bumpers

high level brake light inop

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,514 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

slight power steering leak

Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,622 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,454 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 REC is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 REC, 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 HV51 REC registered?

HV51 REC is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is HV51 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 REC shows 9 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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