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LJ06 XWD

2006 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,508 mi
Last recorded84,508 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 XWD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 84,508 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 81,663 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 79,015 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 76,018 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 76,018 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 70,903 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 70,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2017 69,514 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 64,036 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 53,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 50,106 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 43,821 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 37,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,514 miles

Offside Front 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 23 Mar 2010 24,058 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,602 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 XWD is a 2006 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XWD, 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.

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What year was LJ06 XWD registered?

LJ06 XWD is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is LJ06 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 XWD shows 16 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.

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