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LF06 DXB

2006 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,348 mi
Last recorded112,348 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 DXB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 112,348 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 112,332 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 112,323 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 98,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 97,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 81,832 miles

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

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

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

eml warning light on

Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,845 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 53,931 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 39,797 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,468 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 36,466 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,690 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,651 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 25,647 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,245 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,102 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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LF06 DXB is a 2006 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LF06 DXB, 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

How do I check the history of LF06 DXB?

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What year was LF06 DXB registered?

LF06 DXB is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is LF06 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF06 DXB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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