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LC51 FHA

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,125 mi
Last recorded114,125 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 FHA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 114,125 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 114,121 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 113,133 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 111,867 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 109,660 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 109,649 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 106,279 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,256 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 95,252 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 86,367 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 86,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 79,806 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,947 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,313 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,866 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,626 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 34,709 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,651 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 25,651 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LC51 FHA is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LC51 FHA, 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 LC51 FHA registered?

LC51 FHA is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is LC51 FHA safe to buy?

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