MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
gouge in n/s/f tyre side wall
offside front tyre worn on inside
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front tyre worn on inside
Coolant leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
airbag light on
cut in offside rear tyre sidewall
nearside rear tyre slightly wearing low on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s/f tyre low on inner edge
front tyres low on edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LM51 YDS is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 LM51 YDS, 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.
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What year was LM51 YDS registered?
LM51 YDS is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 11 December 2001.
Is LM51 YDS safe to buy?
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