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LR51 WFO

2001 BMW 540

Silver Diesel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,615 mi
Last recorded119,615 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 WFO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 119,615 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 119,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 110,708 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 102,242 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 102,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 94,200 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 9 Aug 2007 82,270 miles

advise having handbrake looked at, performance is barely adequate

osr brake disk deteriorated and advise changing

Pass 31 Aug 2006 71,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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LR51 WFO is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 106,299 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LR51 WFO, 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 LR51 WFO registered?

LR51 WFO is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is LR51 WFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 WFO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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