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LC56 ZFN

2006 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,356 mi
Last recorded92,356 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 ZFN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 92,356 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 87,578 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 87,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 84,540 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 82,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays have oil residue on (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,993 miles

Handbrake lever high travel, parking brake RBT values satisfactory

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 63,789 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 12 Mar 2020 63,788 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 5 Nov 2018 58,777 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 58,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 47,731 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

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

Offside Front TYRE HAS A CUT ON SIDE WALL

Fail 18 Nov 2017 47,731 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front TYRE HAS A CUT ON SIDE WALL

Pass 13 Nov 2016

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 29,544 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 29,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 23,862 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Oct 2012 20,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 19,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,726 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,630 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 11,007 miles

pastic covers fitted on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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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LC56 ZFN is a 2006 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 LC56 ZFN, 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 LC56 ZFN registered?

LC56 ZFN is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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