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L15 RRJ

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,695 mi
Last recorded135,695 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 RRJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 135,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm on rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside outer sill corroding.

Offside outer sill corroding.

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2016

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 May 2015 115,866 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 115,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 108,891 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 108,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 97,916 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 89,758 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 80,674 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 69,841 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 69,841 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2009 65,659 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 59,401 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre cracking on inside side wall

Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 44,096 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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L15 RRJ is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L15 RRJ, 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.

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What year was L15 RRJ registered?

L15 RRJ is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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