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KT51 BHA

2001 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,536 mi
Last recorded125,536 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 BHA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 125,536 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 118,750 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 118,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 114,646 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 96,908 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 96,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 81,871 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 64,889 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,608 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,766 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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KT51 BHA is a 2001 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 106,299 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 KT51 BHA, 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 25 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 KT51 BHA registered?

KT51 BHA is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is KT51 BHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT51 BHA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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