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LD56 CHJ

2006 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,870 mi
Last recorded118,870 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 CHJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 118,870 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 118,782 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 112,009 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 112,004 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 106,589 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 106,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose ( slight surface corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 103,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 101,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 100,610 miles

Front and rear brake pad wear sensors cable tied to body away from brake pads

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2019 95,359 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 95,359 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 85,685 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 84,934 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,796 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,768 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,104 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,727 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 71,051 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,077 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,188 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LD56 CHJ is a 2006 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LD56 CHJ, 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 LD56 CHJ registered?

LD56 CHJ is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 24 September 2006.

Is LD56 CHJ safe to buy?

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