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KG06 KGE

2006 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,069 mi
Last recorded93,069 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 KGE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 93,069 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 89,966 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 88,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 80,910 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,529 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,733 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 72,733 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,909 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,116 miles

advise slighdamage to osf wheel rim

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,619 miles

advise osr tyre worn to near limit

advise shallow cuts in nsr tyre side wall but not to ply or cords advise replacement

advise slight damage to nsf wheel rim and nsf tyre side wall but not to ply or cords advise replacement

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,091 miles

offside front inner tyre wall cracked/perished on shoulder

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,302 miles

advise slight damage to osf bodywork

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,693 miles

advise shallow cut in nsf tyre side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords advise replacement

Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,293 miles

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

front side walls damaged.

offside front tyre cracked.

offside front tyre heavly worn on inner edge.

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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KG06 KGE is a 2006 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KG06 KGE, 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 KG06 KGE registered?

KG06 KGE is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is KG06 KGE safe to buy?

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