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IEZ 3140

2006 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIEZ 3140
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,740 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 98,307 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 96,299 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2019 96,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,653 miles

engine coves fitted

undetrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 79,489 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,777 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,410 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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IEZ 3140 is a 2006 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 IEZ 3140, 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 IEZ 3140?

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What year was IEZ 3140 registered?

IEZ 3140 is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is IEZ 3140 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IEZ 3140 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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