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LJ06 CKA

2006 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

125,963 mi
Last recorded125,963 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 CKA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 125,963 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 122,747 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 115,486 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 107,024 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 98,440 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 98,440 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,059 miles

front and rear pads wearing thin

n/s/f track rod end has slight play in balljoint

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 8 Dec 2015 74,158 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,237 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 69,902 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 8 May 2013 61,689 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 50,456 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 37,240 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 27,126 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 14,985 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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LJ06 CKA is a 2006 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LJ06 CKA, 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 LJ06 CKA registered?

LJ06 CKA is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is LJ06 CKA safe to buy?

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