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K5 HAM

2006 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,423 mi
Last recorded42,423 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 HAM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,423 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,999 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 35,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,032 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,030 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,296 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 18,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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K5 HAM is a 2006 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K5 HAM, 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

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What year was K5 HAM registered?

K5 HAM is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is K5 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 HAM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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