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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Both headlamps slightly cloudy.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Exhaust join has nut missing.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Fluid reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Exhaust join has nut missing.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Fluid reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge
wiper blades weak
Offside Rear additional position light inoperative
knock on steering rock
parking brake efficiency only just met
undertray and engine cover fitted
wipers smeary
brake pipes corroding
chips in front windscreen
headlamp lenses discolouring
n/s/f shocker slight leak
o/s/r tyre inner wall splitting
oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn low on edegs
brake pipes corroding
cracks in front windscreen
headlamp lenses discolouring
n/s/f shocker slight leak
nuts rusted off front exhaust flanges
o/s/r reverse light not working
o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge
slight damage to all tyres
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front brake discs worn to excess
offside fvront tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn to excess
offside fvront tyre worn inner edge
offside rear tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV55 WVN is a 2005 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 2005 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 111,832 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 HV55 WVN, 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 21 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HV55 WVN is a 2005 BMW 540, first registered on 1 October 2005.
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