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LN51 UXM

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,027 mi
Last recorded119,027 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 UXM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2017 119,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r n/s/r n/s/f tyres side wall cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2012 118,663 miles

O/S Park brake effot a little low.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 113,624 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 113,609 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 103,990 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 103,889 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,035 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 95,961 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 88,133 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 72,202 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,877 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 54,846 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 52,867 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven and severe on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2006 52,867 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven and severe on inner edge

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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LN51 UXM is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LN51 UXM, 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

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What year was LN51 UXM registered?

LN51 UXM is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is LN51 UXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 UXM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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