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LGZ 7523

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,437 mi
Last recorded98,437 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGZ 7523
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 98,437 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 96,168 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2025 96,089 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 93,745 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 88,938 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2021 86,549 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 78,943 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 72,357 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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LGZ 7523 is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LGZ 7523, 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

How do I check the history of LGZ 7523?

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What year was LGZ 7523 registered?

LGZ 7523 is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LGZ 7523 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGZ 7523 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LGZ 7523 have outstanding finance?

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