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KL56 WHM

2006 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,023 mi
Last recorded111,023 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 WHM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 111,023 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 109,392 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 109,133 miles

Nearside Front Antiroll bar link boot deteriorated but still prevents the ingress off dirt

Offside Front Antiroll bar link boot deteriorated but still prevents the ingress off dirt

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 107,140 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 107,133 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 105,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 99,360 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 99,358 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,772 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 91,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2014 86,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2013 78,822 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front bumper damaged

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,594 miles

child seat n/s/r

plastic covers underside

Fail 26 Oct 2011 54,594 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

child seat n/s/r

plastic covers underside

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,318 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,692 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,623 miles

Large undertrays and cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

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

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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KL56 WHM is a 2006 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KL56 WHM, 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.

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KL56 WHM is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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The MOT history for KL56 WHM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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